"June 7, 2016, at the age of 85. St. Mary's of Rawaseneng Monastery has grown into a community of 35 Trappist monks, as of 2016. Frans Harjawiyata Fransiskus ""Frans"" Harjawiyata O.C.S.O. (September 24, 1931 – June 7, 2016) was an Indonesian Roman Catholic monastic abbot and member of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, who are more commonly known as the Trappists. Harjawiyata, who was the first Indonesian-born Trappist abbot in the country's history, headed the St. Mary's of Rawaseneng Monastery (""Pertapaan Santa Maria Rawaseneng"") in Temanggung Regency, Central Java province, from 1978 to 2006. Harjawiyata is credited"
"Cistercians The Cistercians (), officially the Order of Cistercians (, abbreviated as OCist or SOCist), are a Catholic religious order of monks and nuns that branched off from the Benedictines and follow the Rule of Saint Benedict. They are also known as Bernardines, after the highly influential St. Bernard of Clairvaux (though that term is also used of the Franciscan Order in Poland and Lithuania); or as White Monks, in reference to the colour of the ""cuccula"" or white choir robe worn by the Cistercians over their habits, as opposed to the black cuccula worn by Benedictine monks. The term"
"calling himself George Frederick Johnson, who claimed to be an exiled Jacobite with knowledge of the higher degrees of Freemasonry. The lodges that Johnson had deceived placed themselves under von Hund, and Strict Observance was born, rapidly becoming the predominant form of masonry in Germany. After von Hund died in 1776, the prince who would later become Charles XIII of Sweden was elected to succeed him. In the convent of Lyon the order began to distance itself from descent from the Knights Templar. The ""Chevaliers de la Cité Sainte bienfaisants"" came into existence. In the convent of Wolfenbüttel in 1778,"
"Rite of Strict Observance The Rite of Strict Observance was a Rite of Freemasonry, a series of progressive degrees that were conferred by the Order of Strict Observance, a Masonic body of the 18th century. Baron Karl Gotthelf von Hund (1722–1776) introduced a new ""Scottish"" Rite to Germany, which he renamed ""Rectified Masonry"" and, after 1764, the ""Strict Observance"", while referring to the English system of Freemasonry as the ""Late Observance."" The Rite appealed to German national pride, attracted the non-nobility, and was allegedly directed by ""Unknown Superiors"". The Strict Observance was particularly devoted to the reform of Masonry, with"
"Anglican Cistercians Anglican Cistercians are members of the Anglican Communion who live a common life together according to the Cistercian tradition. This tradition is usually dated to 1098 in origin. The term ""Cistercian"" is derived from ""Cistercium,"" the Latin name for the village of Cîteaux, near Dijon in eastern France. It was in this village that a group of Benedictine monks from the monastery of Molesme founded Cîteaux Abbey in 1098, with the goal of following more closely the Rule of Saint Benedict. Monks following this Rule are known as Benedictine, and were at that time the dominant force in"
"Strict Observance within Freemasonry. He always promoted the idea of a line of descent from the Templars to the Freemasons. First he founded in 1751 on his estate, the Strict Observance chapter of ""The three pillars"", which initially consisted of only him and his best childhood friend from Schoenberg. In 1755 he created for the community of the Knights Templar a plan of operations for the recruitment of persons of high rank. Its members gave themselves religious-sounding names. Hund had the name Carolus Eques ab Ense (Latin for Charles Knight of the Sword) or Chevalier de l'Épée (same in French)."
"prayer intentions that the Sisters take very seriously. Following the Rule of St Benedict, in the method established by the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance, the Sisters live a regimented monastic schedule: 3:00 - Rise<br> 3:15 - Vigils (Night Office) private prayer, reading, breakfast, wash<br> 6:00 - Lauds (Morning Praise) followed by half-hour silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament<br> 7:00 - Chapter (conference by superior, community meeting or class)<br> 7:30 - Eucharist, Terce (Mid-morning Prayer) work until 11:00<br> 11:40 - Sext (Midday Prayer) dinner, optional siesta, private prayer or reading<br> 1:30 - None (Afternoon Prayer) work until 4:15<br> 5:30"
"Order of Discalced Carmelites formerly known as the Third Order), has the initials ""O.C.D.S."" The Discalced Carmelites are men and women, in religious consecration and lay people, who dedicate themselves to a life of prayer. The Carmelite nuns live in cloistered (enclosed) monasteries and follow a completely contemplative life. The Carmelite friars while following a contemplative life also engage in the promotion of spirituality through their retreat centres, parishes and churches. Lay people, known as the Secular Order, follow their contemplative call in their everyday activities. Devotion to the Virgin Mary is a characteristic of Carmelites and is symbolised by"
"and the lodges adopting other rites over the next few years. The degrees of the Rite of Strict Observance were An English translation of these rituals was made by Masonic scholars Arturo de Hoyos and Alain Bernheim, and were printed in ""Collectanea"" (Grand College of Rites, 2010), Vol 21, Pt 1. Rite of Strict Observance The Rite of Strict Observance was a Rite of Freemasonry, a series of progressive degrees that were conferred by the Order of Strict Observance, a Masonic body of the 18th century. Baron Karl Gotthelf von Hund (1722–1776) introduced a new ""Scottish"" Rite to Germany, which"
"of Saint Benedict, called ""Strict Observance"". Being only partly successful in this at Molesme, Robert in 1098 led a band of 21 monks from their abbey at Molesme to establish a new monastery. The monks acquired a plot of marsh land just south of Dijon called Cîteaux (""Latin:"" ""Cistercium"") and set about building a new monastery there which became Cîteaux Abbey, the mother Abbey of the newly founded Cistercian Order. Cluniac Reforms The Cluniac Reforms (also called the Benedictine Reform) were a series of changes within medieval monasticism of the Western Church focused on restoring the traditional monastic life, encouraging"
"the Cistercian order. Bernard considered ""Lectio Divina"" and contemplation guided by the Holy Spirit the keys to nourishing Christian spirituality. The progression from Bible reading, to meditation, to prayer, to loving regard for God, was first formally described by Guigo II, a Carthusian monk and prior of Grande Chartreuse who died late in the 12th century. The Carthusian order follows its own Rule, called the Statutes, rather than the Rule of St Benedict. Guigo II's book ""The Ladder of Monks"" is subtitled ""a letter on the contemplative life"" and is considered the first description of methodical prayer in the western"
"of association members for a new form of Cistercian life. The new order was founded in 2010, with initial members taking first vows on 8 September 2011. Three members of the Order made their solemn profession at Lambeth Palace in the presence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Order's Episcopal Visitor, Tony Robinson, Bishop of Wakefield, on the 26th May 2017. Founded as the Order of Anglican Cistercians (OCist), it subsequently changed its name to the Anglican Order of Cistercians (OC). The Anglican Order of Cistercians (OC) is an uncloistered and dispersed religious order of ordained and"
"Cistercians of the Strict Observance announced that the Archbishop of Algiers, with the agreement of the Abbot General and his council, had nominated Father Thomas Georgeon, his present Secretary General, as the postulator of the process of beatification of Archbishop Pierre Lucien Claverie and 18 companions, including the 7 Tibhirine monks. The Congregation for the Causes of Saints approved the appointment on 11 October 2013. Christian de Chergé Charles-Marie Christian de Chergé, O.C.S.O (Colmar, 18 January 1937 - 21 May 1996), was a French Roman Catholic Cistercian monk. He was one of the seven monks from the Abbey of Our"
"and other preferred to keep to its literal strictness. The tendency towards relaxation became more marked after the death of Francis in 1226, and was encouraged by his successor, Brother Elias. A long dispute followed in which the “Friars of the Community”, who had adopted certain mitigations gradually came to be called Conventuals, while those who were zealous for the strict observance of the rule were called ""Zelanti"", and afterwards named Observants. Notwithstanding this division in the order formally sanctioned in 1415 by the Council of Constance, both Observants and Conventuals continued to form one body under the same head"
"Christian monasticism. The monks of Cîteaux Abbey effectively founded a new order (the Cistercians), but one that remains closely associated with the Benedictine Order. As a mark of their distinctive charism and rule, Cistercian monks have long worn white habits, to distinguish themselves from Benedictine monks, who wear black habits. Within Anglicanism there has historically been less interest in the Cistercian Order than certain other monastic Rules, although Cistercian life has been represented continuously in the Church of England since at least 1966. The pre-reformation English Church (which included Wales) boasted a number of notable and influential Cistercian abbeys, including"
"they originate, follow the Rule of Saint Benedict. ""Strict Observance"" refers to the Trappists' goal of following the Rule closely. They take the three vows described in the Rule (c. 58): stability, fidelity to monastic life, and obedience.Saint Benedict's precept to minimise conversation means that Trappists generally speak only when necessary; thus idle talk is strongly discouraged. However, contrary to popular belief, they do not take a vow of silence. According to Saint Benedict, speech disturbs a disciple's quietude and receptivity, and may tempt one to exercise one's own will instead of the will of God. Speech that leads to"
"Order of Watchers The Order of Watchers (""Ordre des Veilleurs"" in French) is a community of hermits in the French Protestant tradition founded in 1923 by the theologian Wilfred Monod. Each hermit of the order lives his or her own form of solitude within the local Church community to which they are closest in spirit and faith practice. They follow a schedule of prayer three times daily in accordance with their calling to be alone with God. Living out the Christian practice of love for one's neighbour, the hermit is always available to others in need, much like the ""poustinik"""
"favoured with indulgences. The Augustinians, with the approbation of Pope Leo XIII, also encourage the devotion of the Scapular of Our Lady of Good Counsel and the propagation of the Third Order of St. Augustine for the laity, as well as the veneration of Augustine and his mother Monica, to instil the Augustinian spirit of prayer and self-sacrifice into their parishioners. Order of Saint Augustine The Order of Saint Augustine (, abbreviated as OSA; historically ""Ordo eremitarum sancti Augustini"", OESA, the Order of Hermits of Saint Augustine), generally called Augustinians or Austin Friars (not to be confused with the Augustinian"
"after, he died of ""a fever"" and was buried in full regalia in the town church of Mellrichstadt (Bavaria). He wore his Army Master ring with the initials N.V.I.O., i.e., ""nulla vi invertur ordo"" (""No power can overthrow the Order""), the motto of the Strict Observance. Karl Gotthelf von Hund Karl Gotthelf, Baron von Hund und Altengrotkau (1 September 1722, Unwürde - 10 October 1776, Meiningen) was a German freemason. In 1751, he founded the Rite of Strict Observance. Karl Gotthelf von Hund came from Silesia, descended from Henry von Hund und Altengrotkau (ca 1480). Henry's son was Commander of"
"named by de Pasqually as a ""Superior Judge,"" one of its most senior officers. Concerned about dissent in the order after the death of de Pasqually, Willermoz in 1778, together with two other Superior Judges, formulated the idea of creating two additional degrees for the Auvergne Province of the Strict Observance, which exemplified the philosophy, though not the theurgic practices, of the Elus-Cohens, while working in the Knight Templar-oriented milieu of the masonic rite. The name of the rite was changed to ""Chevaliers Beneficient de la Cité-Sainte"" (CBCS). The degree structure of the rite was thus: Having reformed the French"
"Camillians The Camillians or Clerics Regular, Ministers to the Sick () are a Roman Catholic religious order, founded in 1582 by St. Camillus de Lellis (1550-1614). A large red cross was chosen by the founder as the distinguishing badge for the members of the Order to wear upon their black cassocks, which was later adopted as the international symbol of medical care. As of 2018, 1080 Camillians serve in 35 countries. They use the postnominal initials of M.I. (Ministri degli Infermi). De Lellis lived much of his early life as a soldier, following his father's path. When his regiment was"
"Cistercians, a Benedictine reform group, were established at Cîteaux in 1098 AD by Robert of Molesme, Abbot of Molesme, for the purpose of restoring, as far as possible, the literal observance of the Rule of Saint Benedict. La Ferté, Pontigny, Clairvaux, and Morimond were the first four abbeys to follow Cîteaux's example and others followed. The monks of Cîteaux created the well known vineyards of Clos-Vougeot and Romanée in Burgundy. The Cistercian principle of rigid self-abnegation carried over to the design of the order's churches and buildings. The defining architectural characteristic of the Cistercian abbeys was extreme simplicity and plainness."
"are committed to living a traditional mendicant Augustinian Religious life, based on meditation / recollection, community prayer. Members wear the traditional religious Habit consisting of a black (or White) mendicant tunic, black leather cincture, scapular and capuce. Over this they wear a silver Augustinian Cross. Members may also wear the Rosary. They celebrate the daily Divine Office or ""Liturgy of the Hours""; practice a simplicity of life and are to be faithful to the Rule of Saint Augustine. Drawing from the various reform movements in the Augustinian Tradition (the Spanish Recollection, The Observantine Congregation of the Augustinian Order, etc.,) the"
"Discalced A discalced congregation is a religious congregation that goes barefoot or wears sandals. These congregations are often distinguished on this account from other branches of the same order. The custom of going unshod was introduced into the West by St Francis of Assisi for men and by St Clare of Assisi for women. The word is derived from the Latin ""discalceātus"", from ""dis"" (apart, away) + ""calceātus"" (shod), from ""calceāre"" (to provide with shoes), from ""calceus"" (shoe), from ""calx"" (heel). After the various modifications of the Rule of Saint Francis, the Observants (who existed as an independent branch of"
"Stephen Harding Stephen Harding, O.Cist., (),(born 1060, Sherborne, Dorsetshire, England - died 28 March 1134) was an English-born monk and abbot, who was one of the founders of the Cistercian Order. He is honoured as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. Harding was born in Sherborne, Dorset, in the Kingdom of England, and spoke English, Norman, French, and Latin. He was placed in Sherborne Abbey at a young age, but eventually left the monastery and became a travelling scholar, journeying with one devout companion into Scotland and afterwards to Paris and then to Rome. He eventually moved to Molesme"
"Stephen Harding Stephen Harding, O.Cist., (),(born 1060, Sherborne, Dorsetshire, England - died 28 March 1134) was an English-born monk and abbot, who was one of the founders of the Cistercian Order. He is honoured as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. Harding was born in Sherborne, Dorset, in the Kingdom of England, and spoke English, Norman, French, and Latin. He was placed in Sherborne Abbey at a young age, but eventually left the monastery and became a travelling scholar, journeying with one devout companion into Scotland and afterwards to Paris and then to Rome. He eventually moved to Molesme"
"do this therefore separate themselves from the world and live as monastics: monks and nuns. As ascetics ""par excellence"", using the allegorical weapons of prayer and fasting in spiritual warfare against their passions, monastics hold a very special and important place in the Church. This kind of life is often seen as incompatible with any kind of worldly activity including that which is normally regarded as virtuous. Social work, school teaching, and other such work is therefore usually left to laypeople. Ascetics of the Eastern Orthodox Church are recognised by their long hair, and in case of male monks, long"
"Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites, officially ""Ordo Carmelitarum Discalceatorum Saecularis"" (OCDS), and formerly the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel and of the Holy Mother Saint Teresa of Jesus, is a religious association of the Roman Catholic Church composed primarily of lay persons and also accepted secular clergy. Professing promises to strive to live evangelical perfection in the spirit of the evangelical counsels of chastity, poverty, obedience, and of the beatitudes, they live what is described as a ""fidelity to contemplative prayer with the spirit of detachment"
"unexpected hero of the hour, who now found himself at the head of a movement. The Rite appealed to German national pride, attracted the non-nobility, and was allegedly directed by ""Unknown Superiors"". The Rite of Strict Observance was particularly devoted to the reform of Masonry, with special reference to the elimination of the occult sciences which at the time were widely practiced in many lodges, and the establishment of cohesion and homogeneity in Masonry through the enforcement of strict discipline, the regulation of functions, etc. Despite its initial popularity, growing dissatisfaction among members over the failure to being initiated into"
"Order of Saint Augustine The Order of Saint Augustine (, abbreviated as OSA; historically ""Ordo eremitarum sancti Augustini"", OESA, the Order of Hermits of Saint Augustine), generally called Augustinians or Austin Friars (not to be confused with the Augustinian Canons Regular), is a Catholic religious order. It was founded in 1254 by bringing together several eremetical orders in the Tuscany region who were following the Rule of St. Augustine, written by St. Augustine of Hippo in the 5th Century. In its establishment in its current form, it was shaped as a mendicant order, one of the four great orders which"
"""Cistercian"" (French ""Cistercien""), derives from ""Cistercium,"" the Latin name for the village of Cîteaux, near Dijon in eastern France. It was in this village that a group of Benedictine monks from the monastery of Molesme founded Cîteaux Abbey in 1098, with the goal of following more closely the Rule of Saint Benedict. The best known of them were Robert of Molesme, Alberic of Cîteaux and the English monk Stephen Harding, who were the first three abbots. Bernard of Clairvaux entered the monastery in the early 1110s with 30 companions and helped the rapid proliferation of the order. By the end"
"religious orders strictly so called, the Servites make solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The particular object of the order is to sanctify first its own members, and then all men through devotion to the Mother of God, especially in her desolation during the Passion of her Divine Son. The Servites give missions, have the care of souls, or teach in higher institutions of learning. The Rosary of the Seven Dolors is one of their devotions, as is also the Via Matris. The fasts of the order are Advent, Lent, and the vigils of certain feasts. All offices in"
"Communities are kept fairly small. The friars practice a broadly-based discipline of study. Discalced Carmelites The Discalced Carmelites or Barefoot Carmelites is a Catholic mendicant order with roots in the eremitic tradition of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. (""Discalced"" is derived from Latin, meaning ""without shoes"".) The order was established in 1593, pursuant to the reform of the Carmelite Order of the Ancient Observance by two Spanish saints, Saint Teresa of Ávila and Saint John of the Cross. The Discalced Carmelite order is now known by the initials ""O.C.D"". The older branch of the order, Carmelites of the Ancient Observance,"