• <div><p>No, we’re actually quite serious! The very fact that you are reading this means that God brought you here for a reason. First, we want to say WELCOME TO SUBIACO ABBEY!!! Secondly, if you are a single Catholic man between the ages of 20-45, then our &#8220;Monastic Plunge&#8221; vocation retreat made be just the thing for you. Join us for five days that could potentially change the course of your life as you explore where God is calling you. Take the &#8220;monastic plunge&#8221; from <strong>JULY 5th to 9th, 2012</strong>. You&#8217;ll be glad you did!</p>
</div> <div><p>Yes, there are actually monks in Arkansas! Founded in 1878 by monks from St. Meinrad in Indiana and the Abbey of Einsiedeln in Switzerland, Subiaco Abbey is today a vibrant and thriving monastic community. We are forty-one monks with an additional twelve men in formation who hail from throughout the United States. Flowing from our primary mission of prayer, we also work in our Abbey, Academy, Retreat Center, Farm and Parishes. Check out that Abbey picture&#8230;pretty wicked isn&#8217;t it?!</p>
</div> <div><p>Uh, no! Contrary to some opinions, we are not some type of dying ancient community with socially inept loners who can’t function in the real world. While we do cultivate silence, it&#8217;s not like we&#8217;re in some prison cell and can never speak. In fact, we’re pretty ordinary guys seeking to follow Christ in the model of St. Benedict, are thriving as a monastic community, and are quite pleasant and engaging when you meet us! You&#8217;ve been praying for a sign from God, so here it is: Click below and join us for the &#8220;monastic plunge&#8221; vocation retreat to learn about life as a monk at Subiaco Abbey.</p>
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    ME? A MONK? NO WAY!

    No, we’re actually quite serious! The very fact that you are reading this means that God brought you here for a reason. First, we want to say WELCOME TO SUBIACO ABBEY!!! Secondly, if you are a single Catholic man between the ages of 20-45, then our “Monastic Plunge” vocation retreat made be just the thing for you. Join us for five days that could potentially change the course of your life as you explore where God is calling you. Take the “monastic plunge” from JULY 5th to 9th, 2012. You’ll be glad you did!

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