A Proposal
The Companions of Eldad and Medad will form a dispersed community of hermit-monks and nuns—“in the trenches” of the modern world—living a life of service to others through apostolic works and personal prayer.
Initially attached to the Mission Diocese of Saint Nicholas, and inspired by the story of Eldad and Medad as recorded in the Book of Numbers, the Companions will strive to serve the “unchurched” and “underchurched.” The companions will also draw inspiration from the 19th century worker-priests of southern France as they are especially called to care for souls who feel abandoned, forgotten, or even cast aside by the larger Church.
The companions' common life will be manifest in monthly ZOOM chapter meetings and an annual in person chapter/retreat. Members will covenant to celebrate the Divine Office—AKA Liturgy of the Hours—throughout the day as their schedules/professional responsibilities allow.
While most companions will live alone or with family, some companions may choose to meet more often or to live together in small semi-monastic styled communities. Companions will be expected to have a job and personal income as the Companions of Eldad and Medad will neither request nor accept offerings from the people they serve.
Open to God's Spirit in forming the shape and vision of this new venture; the companions currently turn to the bishop of the Mission Diocese of Saint Nicholas for guidance and discernment until the institute is fully functional and developed enough to elect its own leadership.
Initially attached to the Mission Diocese of Saint Nicholas, and inspired by the story of Eldad and Medad as recorded in the Book of Numbers, the Companions will strive to serve the “unchurched” and “underchurched.” The companions will also draw inspiration from the 19th century worker-priests of southern France as they are especially called to care for souls who feel abandoned, forgotten, or even cast aside by the larger Church.
The companions' common life will be manifest in monthly ZOOM chapter meetings and an annual in person chapter/retreat. Members will covenant to celebrate the Divine Office—AKA Liturgy of the Hours—throughout the day as their schedules/professional responsibilities allow.
While most companions will live alone or with family, some companions may choose to meet more often or to live together in small semi-monastic styled communities. Companions will be expected to have a job and personal income as the Companions of Eldad and Medad will neither request nor accept offerings from the people they serve.
Open to God's Spirit in forming the shape and vision of this new venture; the companions currently turn to the bishop of the Mission Diocese of Saint Nicholas for guidance and discernment until the institute is fully functional and developed enough to elect its own leadership.
