Monks of the Desert - Meet the Monks of the Desert

[@sophiapatras3590]

Love and greetings from Pakistan, a Roman Catholic nun.

[@xnihilo1044]

Hello! Amazing! I wouldn't think there are any...if at all Christians in Pakistan. Would love to hear about you and your life.

[@BabyDingo]

God bless you sister

[@seekerseraphimtherecluse4314]

Greetings and love from an Orthodox Christian. Traditionalist Catholics please pray for Christendom and the West!

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Thank you Seeker 'cause we sure need all the prayers we can get. Let's both pray for each other, okay? Peace and all things good.

[@Marco-bf4uu]

@Anch Si impossible look how much the catholics turned away.. mostly

[@charlesestrada5947]

Can’t be complete without Pete.

[@SaleSarajlija]

@@EkoHermiyanto I think that he was referring to the fact that Catholic in the west are under attack by secularism, anti-Christian sentiments and modernization. This monastery is clearly traditionalist, which the Orthodox respect.

[@drServitis]

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IS ONE OF THE GUILTIEST ENTITIES RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR MASSIVE OVER-POPULATION PROBLEM IN THE WORLD AND ALL THE EXTREME MISERY AND UNSPEAKABLE SUFFERING WHICH IS CAUSED BY IT. The sooner we get rid of Catholicism the sooner the world can heal from the Church's centuries of evil it has caused to the world. Just as Jesus condemned the evil Pharisees, the church of His time, so should we condemn and be rid of the evil that is the Catholic Church.

[@josekollamula487]

Greetings from Indian oriental church of Malabar. Your Gregorian chant is very beautiful and angelic. Please do pray for the wellbeing of humanity and society.

[@jean-baptistedupont5967]

God bless those monks and all the people watching this video!

[@joywisdom6598]

The world needs more Monks... they pray for all of us ! Thank you and may all of the monks in this video be given the gift of Infused Contemplation :)

[@HaydenLarsJ]

I agree. I want to dedicate my life to such a life and it is why I am entering the monastery within a few weeks. I pray for you all. Pray for me too

[@carolinawidyawati5239]

Hayden J : Yes, l 'll pray for you... Hard to believe that some people 'are searching God, but billions are insulting God by dwelling in sin.....free sex....drugs, terrorism. May God bless you bro...in everything you do...Amin....

[@carolinawidyawati5239]

Hoan Hoang : sorry to hear that... Let's pray for the honest monks or priests in the churches... Let God solve your problems...

[@catholiccrusader5328]

One of my nun teachers (circa 1957) once told our class that it was the prayers of the many monks/nuns that says the Hand of GOD from messing up this place (the world) and can believe it.

[@deborahbriscoe-graves6244]

@@HaydenLarsJ I pray for you and your search. May you and Jesus have a wonderful dance of love together.

[@pierrejaoude766]

Thank you brothers for all of your prayers 🙏 ❤

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Monastic life is very beautiful. For a brief time I considered becoming a Franciscan monk and stayed at Marytown in Illinois outside of Chicago. I left and got married my best friend at the time stayed on and was ordained a priest. This was in the late 1960's. Seven years ago we served together in Mexico; he a priest me a lay missionary. We're still friends today and my wife and I have been married for nearly 30 years! Together we have 15 kids including grandkids. Life has been good praise GOD; and it ain't over yet!

[@tdacosta]

What a great story!!! Please pray for me as my wife and I have been trying to have children for years but haven’t been able to.

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

@@tdacosta YES I will pray for you and your wife and that God blesses you with children and you will become very good parents

[@1papester]

@@jamesbradshaw3389will you pray for my children to have children, too? They need help.

[@afriend621]

​@@tdacosta Have you spoken to the Blessed Virgin about this ? Often, She is overlooked when people try to "take things into their own hands".

[@gigijordan8960]

Love when Mr cat simply wanders from behind the alter! Thank you

[@afriend621]

The Lord steps out in disguise periodically to check up on things.

[@chriscampbell7895]

Our Lady Buena Succeso: “No one on the face of the earth realizes whence comes the salvation of souls, the conversion of great sinners, the deferral of great scourges, the production and fertility of the land, the end of pestilence and wars and the harmony among nations. All this is due to the prayers that rise up from monasteries and convents.”

[@elgatosucio]

I always felt attracted to a monastic life and become a Gregorian singing monk.

[@catholiccrusader5328]

If this is what GOD wants for you then go for it.

[@mimayperalta9850]

God bless you my brother! I hope god will guide you in all your undertakings.

[@MelindaMcLain]

I was there the week these interviews were recorded. The monks are so lovely and the monastery is beautiful.

[@cecilialim2296]

Wow!

[@christineshaw9204]

My parish here in Wales GB is served by Benedictine moks from Hereford, they are all very kind and to go listen to singing at the Abbey is a beautiful experience, thank God for them all, we must pray constantly the world's in peril Gods blessing to everyone, Christine.

[@debclark9181]

I love the chants! They truly are peaceful and meditative. May our Lord continue to bless you all.

[@rocelminic2761]

I pray for there Perseverance and Fidelity ot the Church

[@johnoneill4530]

Just watching this video has given me much peace and tranquillity. Please pray for me…..

[@carmelrelihan15]

@@eliseereclus3475 stop making hateful comments ok

[@orangemanbad]

I listen often to monks doing Gregorian chants. It’s amazing

[@windstorm1000]

These men Hav a lot of joy in their hearts

[@user-nu2zc6xd2t]

windstorm1000 - I am jealous and wish I can be like them!

[@afriend621]

@@user-nu2zc6xd2t It comes from Love of the Lord. Go directly to Jesus and talk to HIm.

[@merrytompkins2993]

Much love and prayers to you all on this feast day of the most blessed St. Benedict.

[@titaenriquezperalta5075]

I love watching this video over and over again, it is so inpiring. I pray that God will give you good health and the seed of love for vocation especially in the consecrated life will grow a hundred folds. The world needs you today... God bless

[@farmdaddy510]

Such a beautiful place, the monks here are awesome. A friend and I spend Thanksgiving here and it was one of my favorite places I’ve ever been to. God bless this place and the monks who live here ✝️

[@johns6032]

Awesome group. We all need to pray more. Thank you gentleman.

[@raygeorge9233]

Christ Is Risen! Indeed He Is Risen! From A Member Of The Eastern Orthodox Church.

[@yelasrose2041]

It was part of the "The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: "Walking In Sacred Footsteps." at Ghost Ranch. Welcome hosts.

[@nicolaushess8816]

Most important for me is watching their faces, they are in good mood, their faces show happyness and peace, for sure the faith is the most important living in a monastery, but this seems a very good community to praise our Lord, it may go on for centuries.

[@ottogottenhaffen1070]

Praying for You from Poland

[@1210CM]

Truly a valid alternative lifestyle.

[@sonyatiscareno2995]

Watching this video, gives me such serenity & peace!!! Pray for Us All!!!🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜🙏🙏🙏

[@kenk5050]

I have been there. I have stayed there as a guests for a long weekend. I miss it! ! ! ! It has changed a lot but I certainly would go back and by the Grace of God, I will go back for a visit. Wonderful experience. Never forget it.

[@chriscampbell7895]

Stayed twice for retreat, well worth a visit

[@angeljordan3371]

Their voices are beautiful

[@paragozar]

In silence no religion, but true peace.

[@jacksonrodrigues7533]

Although they live a simple life, there is very less or almost no stress involved. Most importantly, no temptation that this world has to offer

[@ThomasCarney-r9v]

You are so wrong. Monks have to struggle with the passions.

[@jacksonrodrigues7533]

@ what passions are you talking about specifically?

[@herminiasantos9981]

Yes Fathers the chants in Latin are beautiful. We need peace so much.Thanks we need your prayers...God bless you all.

[@iamgamer884]

if you real wanted to listen you have to quiet inside : magnificent quote

[@jackieo8693]

Let's all make the five first Saturdays 🙏

[@truckersforumowneroperator6729]

Relationship with God is the best thing in the world to have. Worshipping God is the key to finding God and connecting with him. It must come from the heart and not religion.

[@asantiago740]

I saw this video and I fell in love with your way of life. Beautiful if O wouldn't be 56 I join myself.

[@feaokautai7354]

GREAT SERVANT FOR CHRIST PRAY FOR US. PRAISE GOD FOREVER FOR GIVING LIFE TO GOD. I'M HIGHLY PROUD OF YOU. REMEMBER US IN YOUR PRAYERS TOO.

[@dunguyen7571]

only Peace of God make human truly happy , prayer is only way connect to God Thank God for wonderful things around us please pray for each other

[@Perktube1]

I first heard chant from that cd from that monastery in Spain.

[@hermitruben4032]

From Misión Cruz Hermitage in Somerset, Texas. Blessings

[@theresadonaghy3832]

Beautiful. Wonderful to see so many young brothers. Thank you.

[@theresadonaghy3832]

@@eliseereclus3475 The video.

[@BettinaGerloff-mk4yy]

Danke Vater und Ihren Mitbürgern.8❤

[@lauramacgregor3600]

You all look very happy. I’m glad.

[@tdacosta]

May our lord Jesus Christ bless these holy monks in the desert. May they attain sanctity and favor in the eyes of God.

[@museluvr]

The more simplistic a monastery' chapel is, for me, the more beautiful. Christ did not live in wealth and fanciful things, but in the ways of the poor and the simplistic. Beautiful residence, monks... God bless you all. Jesus, have mercy on us poor sinners, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen!

[@agnesteo4549]

Babe Jesus, came to us, born in a stable, where there was no room in the Inn. O Prince of Peace, grant us peace upon our trouble world today!

[@yuma4618]

Iconoclasts can be ominous. I prefer the full spectrum from Chartres Cathedral to the Pieta to Palestrina. Franciscans gladly make room for Benedictines and Jesuits, etc. Each charism has its gifts to offer the Body.

[@raphaelledesma9393]

I think we can have legitimate tastes on simplicity and ostentation. But remember that Christ humbled Himself and was then exalted. We as His followers and worshippers must also exalt Him. This through our deeds and faith most importantly and also through our churches and liturgy. If simplicity is beautiful in your eyes then go. What I disagree with is that poor looking churches are better because Christ was poor. Let us not impoverish the God of heaven and earth in our churches when our States have beautiful government buildings.

[@philso3701]

They make their own beer I'm joining

[@KlaraMoody]

that was truly wonderful and thought provoking

[@vincetawake2901]

Beautiful! Thank you for the gift of faith.

[@bn16fan]

May God bless you forever!

[@erikriza7165]

nice. brought back happy memories. i was educated by Benedictine Monks in college

[@lauramacgregor3600]

You all look happy. I’m so glad.

[@addaeanastasia6005]

Greetings and love from Ghana😍 🙏

[@frankm.2850]

I'm a Buddhist, but something has always attracted me to monasticism, at least for the past decade or so. Though I worry my primary motivation would be at least partially selfish in a desire to engage in serious practice and escape the insanity of the outside world.

[@nenabunena]

I feel the same but I'm an introvert and I feel like I am drawn to it due to selfish reasons and to escape the world instead of honest and pure sincerity in it

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Messrs. Martin...nenebunea go for it if you feel called to monastic life.

[@mangafq8]

Consider converting to Catholicism. Jesus is The Way, The Truth and The Life, friend!🙏🙏🙏

[@mortalclown3812]

@@mangafq8 I adore Jesus ava He died for us all; each path leads to God. It's hubris to think otherwise.

[@berniefleming2766]

The chanting is so BEAUTIFUL THANKS

[@BadSneakers]

This is awesome. I first came into contact w chant when I walked into a friend's dorm room and he was studying. I went and got my books, and we studied together. Chant is "eternity calling to eternity." Thank you so much, Monks of the Desert!

[@loretatuigamala5173]

Thank you very much beautiful pray the songs OMG i fill holy spirit God bless you all.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@beaubrent]

This monastery is a lot more beautiful than many I've seen on KZbin. I like the way it blends with the canyon and the sun. I don't believe any of it, but I admire the way people commit themselves to what they believe in and there is beauty in that.

[@nancyz1828]

Beauty comes from God and you are beautiful

[@laj2240]

Beautiful vocation, and documentary. Thank you.

[@neildavies4023]

just look at how happy they are.

[@rokujones]

7:55 I'm gonna guess this was filmed in March of 2011 since the monk mentions Japan in their prayers. That was the month of that major earthquake and tsunami that destroyed many coastal areas of Japan. There's also the fact that it's snowing in this video, and snow seems possible in New Mexico at that time.

[@Spiritualchick82]

Cool! I've always been curious about this way of life. Beautiful location.

[@vinc-e01]

+Giuseppe The monks ARE doing a lot, firstly through prayer as well as touching peoples lives who visit there and get inspired by them. Prayer is FIRST and MOST important in the Christians life. Without God we can do nothing and prayer brings us closer to God. So, no these people are NOT useless to God but instead are doing much for him.

[@vinc-e01]

+Giuseppe How do you know that they have no actions? Why be so judgmental when you know so little about their lives and only the little that you have seen? God alone knows about their lives and it is for God that they are living their lives so who are you to judge? I am certain they are loving their neighbour as they ought.

[@vinc-e01]

+Giuseppe no, actions for God. All you need to do is research the saints and you will find that the majority lived a religious life and a religious life is firstly centred on prayer.

[@vinc-e01]

+Giuseppe Would you mind telling me please where in the bible that it says that Jesus despised religion? In Matthew 26:17 it says that the disciples asked Jesus where he would want them to prepare for him to eat the passover. The passover is a Jewish religious event and Jesus actually told them where and how he wanted them to prepare for it. If he despised religion as you say, he would of told them to not bother with the passover.

[@vinc-e01]

+Giuseppe Jewish tradition as part of the Jewish religion. If Jesus integrated in his culture then that means it was totally important as he is God in the flesh. Not sure how you conclude that those monks don't think that they are sinful. Yes they are just like everyone else and seek God as others do.

[@sabahhanna519]

Pray for us

[@brucechuff8430]

I need your prayers desperately not feeling well

[@Dan-bc9nx]

Now THAT right there, is proper Gregorian Chant 😍

[@bettinagerloff7810]

Danke für Ihr Aufzeigen einer guten, dankbaren Sicht auf das Leben. Ich wünsche mir; egal welcher Form von gewünschtem/ gedachten Lebens diese /Ihre Einsicht. DANKE, liebe Mönche.

[@philmcdonald6088]

and they sing the chant beautifully unaccompanied: very encouraging. live jesus.

[@heatherwhitehead3743]

If I could bring my cats I would be in a life like these shown.

[@cool-cj7pl]

1:28

[@KlaraMoody]

thank you very much...may your prayers touch many hearts in this world

[@philmcdonald6088]

the future of the church is in the monasteries.

[@PentaRaus]

Beacons of light in the unseen worlds. Knights of God.

[@jyotsanapatel2665]

I have gr8 respect n admiration for this way of life... My humble prayer to monks plz pray for ppl trapped in wrong way of life..those who are in drug cartel n human traffiking. Live from India ...n wishi g you monks with high esteem much more happiness n health in your spirituality. Shower your blessing through prayers over all of us humans. To be more prayerful.. God bless us all.😇😇🤗🤗

[@rodsmith7211]

Watched this while drinking a Monks' Ale. I have driven by the turn off many times on the way to Chama. I might have to stop in for a visit.

[@joywisdom6598]

Giuseppe you obviously have not experienced the higher levels of prayer , In fused Contemplation , infused ! that's a gift from God ! This is a calling ! It may not be for you , but it is for these monks , holy blessed men....I am called but unfortunately will have to live in the outside world as a Cenobite , due to age. But , unfortunately people don't undertstand because they have not had experiential knowledge of God in a supernatural way ( meaning beyond what man can do or produce prayer wise). When these higher gifts are received , life /God is Sublime , profound , well honestly there are just no words to describe his Majesty ! Mercy Lord .

[@Andy_The_Preacher]

Friend, we are not saved by good works. Lets see what The Bible says: Romans 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. Romans 4:4-6 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works. Romans 3:24-26 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Acts 16:30-31 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. It is evident by these verses that salvation is by faith alone and not works.

[@catholiccrusader5328]

@Mountaindewand just how do you know what GOD wants from Rod? Who died and made you GOD? Any life style is acceptable to OUR LORD. Ever heard of the Essenes?

[@seaturtle5757]

I looked at the visiting calendar and it seems difficult to find a vacant room for 4-5 days. I am in Houston Tx, and a 15 hour drive is not that bad......just finding the time.

[@marcela7197]

Wow! Thank you. Greetings and Love from Uganda!

[@mangafq8]

Brother Christian, since 1977 you've been there. It is exquisitely beautiful. I'm guessing your family has come to see you as you probably haven't left there. Is that correct? 🙏🙏🙏God bless you.

[@lindapitre8850]

Be blessed ,from canada

[@thibatsime1200]

Inner peace

[@chiratidzofmasawi8234]

Beautiful🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@davebessman5456]

Thank you for the Kelly I'll continue to pray as always everyday and I usually end the day in the chapel thank you so very much God bless

[@komaganpp3025]

Thank you for the message....

[@orangetabby445]

Beautiful voices ....

[@slimjay1485]

Peacefull :)

[@goodmanvolley]

I want to go there in October of 2020. I wonder if I could stay there.

[@jorgealvarez4220]

Hola, hermoso lugar. ¿se puede ir a visitar?

[@jigold22571]

ThankU. Eternal Gratitude and Appreciation for Your Divinely Inspired Vision

[@joshuaero3668]

Remarkable quote that some monks says in this video: 1. It's hard to sing a long piece of music with a lot of notes, and that forms a good community - when we sing together. 2. For you to be able to listen, you have to be quiet inside.

[@anthonycmay8981]

May one visit for a retreat? I am a retired priest of San Diego.

[@johnnyutah218]

God bless you Father. You should visit St. Anne's in San Diego. It is the most beautiful parish in San Diego. May Our Blessed Mother keep you. Please, communion kneeling and in the tongue.

[@mujaheedmohamed6453]

Anthony C May 24 hours in monastery

[@quariustrini]

Wow thank you for this inside view

[@eddierayporter1716]

It's Look like it's close around between and around Santa Fe and around Las Vegas N. M.🙂

[@isaacmartinez2102]

No, its on the way to Chama NM

[@andrewgoodwin9385]

Munk beer! Awesome 👍

[@nuna1627]

Greetings from Malaysia..

[@billhagy1415]

Absolutely beautiful

[@meanchoolee5845]

Pray for me

[@PhilAlumb]

Inspiring.

[@vadermasktruth]

Awesome! ♥

[@vadermasktruth]

Eight years later and I still find it beautiful!

[@Vitaliymonax]

Велике спасибі за ці відео. Традиційне католицьке чернецтво, що живе за регулами святого Бенедикта - дуже близьке моєму серцю. Молитвами усіх святих і Богородиці, Господи Ісусе Христе Сину Божий помилуй нас грішних. Амінь

[@gregorydsouza1330]

You can turn into beautiful garden and grow grains for people of your place which can be need for poor people 🙏🙏🙏🙏⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ which can be added in your monk life🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@josesiqueira6379]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@mosescola4174]

Faith and self discipline.

[@pjcanta8171]

how to become one?

[@pmdal]

Start in your home