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THE MONASTERY 
OF THE RISEN CHRIST


Abbot David Geraets & Fr. Ray Roh

MONASTERY TEL 805-544-1810

FR RAY ROH, OSB
CELL PHONE 805-704-8570 RESIDENCE 805-544-1810

Oblate Day
For information call Fr Ray Roh, 805-544-1810

An Oblate is a lay or clerical, single or married, associate formally associated to a particular monastery. The Oblate seeks to live a life in harmony with the spirit of St. Benedict as revealed in the Rule of Saint Benedict and its contemporary expression. The Oblates affiliated with Saint John's Abbey publish The Oblate  a unique online Benedictine Oblate program with People from around the world http://www.yanktonbenedictines.org/oblates_booc_intro.html 

The Order of Saint Benedict

If you want to receive a daily reading from the Rule of St Benedict, go to this website and insert your Email address in the box:

http://www.osb.org/rb/show.asp?mode=today

Dear St. Benedict, you are a "blessing" indeed, as your name indicates. Practicing what you preached, you founded the monastic tradition of the West by joining prayer to labor for God. Help all who follow their Rule to be true to their vocation. May they labor and pray for the world to the greater glory of God. Amen.
 

PRAYER BASKET
We have a "Prayer Basket" near the tabernacle in our chapel. Call or write with your requests, we will put them in the basket and pray for your intentions.
Send prayer requests to Monrc87@aol.com

For spiritual guidance call
Abbot David, Fr Ray Roh, and Fr Steve Coffey at 805-544-1810
or Connie at 805-544-7808.

The Monastery of the Risen Christ

The Monastery of the Risen Christ is a Benedictine Monastery started as a mission from Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery, Pecos, NM, in 1987, by Fr. Ray Roh, O.S.B. In 1992, it became independent and Abbot David Geraets, O.S.B. was made Superior. Current members include Abbot David, Father Ray, Fr. Stephen Odenbrett, Fr. Albert Meyer, Fr. Ray Greco (retired), Brother Alfonso Daniel OSB, Junior Monk, Connie Mayrhofer and Br. Michael Rodgers, Novice.

The Monastery is located on a 40 acre ranch just outside San Luis Obispo. There are currently no retreat facilities, but anyone is welcome to come to the Monastery prayer times and make private retreats with the members while staying elsewhere. The members engage in numerous kinds of apostolates, from parish and prison ministry to retreats, workshops, parish missions, spiritual conferences. A number of members are always available for  Spiritual Direction.

The Monastery operates a School for Spiritual Directors at the Mission renewal Center in Santa Barbara, CA in the summer. Participants can study the spiritual life for their own growth and to help others with their growth. Contact Abbot David or Connie Mayrhofer for more information. 

Another active apostolate is the Benedictine Oblate Program, a lay affiliate program. Currently groups meet in Redondo Beach, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Pacific Grove, Vacaville, Stockton, Bakersfield and Hanford, California. For information contact: Fr. Ray Roh, Oblate Director.

MONASTERY SCHEDULE
 
WEDNESDAY EVENING
7:30 PM  Vespers-Prayer Meeting-Healing Prayer
 
WEEKDAY PRAYER
Morning: 7 AM, followed by Eucharist
Evening; Adoration 6PM
Vespers/Compline 7 PM ( Except on Wednesdays)
 
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Morning Prayer: 8AM
Eucharist: 10:30 AM
 
Monastery Address 
2308 O'Connor Way, San Luis Obispo, CA

The Monastery has a beautiful new Chapel and book store
which is open all day for visitors

 Tee shirts bearing the Monastery Logo
are now available from the
Monastery Bookstore for $10.00.

JESUS BEADS are available from the Monastery
Handcrafted by Fr. Albert, O.S.B. 
Hardwood cross / Wooden beads, light or dark $15
(Shipping & tax included)

Renewal through the Jesus Prayer
Abbot David Geraet's book on renewal in the Holy Spirit
through the Jesus Prayer is now reprinted. 
It may be ordered from the Monastery for $10.00. 
P.O. Box 3931, San Luis Obispo, Ca. 93403. 
Please make checks payable to: 
Monastery of the Risen Christ. 
Or call the Monastery at 805-544-1810 
 

PHOTO CARDS
We are delighted to share these photos for you to choose the cards you want to buy. We are going to offer them in bulk orders only starting with six cards minimum. The cost is to be determined and will include a minimal postage fee. All proceeds go directly to help the Monastery.

Check out the PHOTO CARDS at Marie J. DiSciullo-Naples, Ph.D., OSB Obl. Website: http://www.spiritworksministry.com/
for more information and to order cards