Order of the Common Life

The 21st-century world is searching for a way to give deep, meaningful and authentic shape to our lives. The problem is so many of us are doing it alone. Here, we’re responding to an invitation to a common way of life—rooted in ancient Christian practices, lived in spiritual friendship with others and in service within the local church. Our work is to join you and local churches in cultivating abundant lives around common commitments and practices that help us notice and nurture the work of God where we are. We believe we stand in a long tradition of religious orders who have helped the Church do this very thing. Some of the ways we do this include: • Communities of discernment • Spiritual direction • Spiritual friendship