Our Life

We are a group of men who have heard the Lord’s call to labor in His harvest fields and have responded wholeheartedly. Following the Rule of Saint Augustine, we live in common and pray the Divine Office together seven times a day, dedicating our lives to a rhythm of prayer and communal life.

Since 2021, our community has been residing in a remote village in Eastern Arizona. Though the area is small and sparsely populated, we felt called by God to remain after an initial retreat. What began as a brief time of reflection became a lasting mission of service and prayer.

Since moving here, we have actively participated in the life of the local community. We care for the land and nearby buildings, and our primary ministry is the daily prayer of the Divine Office and living a life of communal worship. In addition to our liturgical life, we support the local area through various apostolates. We have opened a thrift store, a Catholic shop, and are currently working on launching a coffee shop and a Catholic radio station. These projects are staffed by volunteers and aim to serve both the spiritual and material needs of the people around us.

Before entering religious life, each of us had begun studies for the diocesan priesthood. Through further discernment and religious formation, we felt drawn to establish a new religious community, continuing our preparation for the priesthood while embracing a life of poverty and service. We were particularly moved by the hidden poverty in rural communities. While the needs of the urban poor are often acknowledged, those in rural regions are frequently overlooked.

In these remote areas, material poverty is real, but it is often the spiritual and relational poverty that runs deepest. Many feel forgotten or isolated, and we believe God has called us to be present among them. We seek to live the Canonical Life in their midst, offering the spiritual fruits of our community and prayer.

We welcome all who wish to pray with us. Our life is centered on prayer, and the bells we ring throughout the day invite others to join us or to pause and lift their hearts to God. Through this discipline of prayer, we strive for deeper communion with the Holy Trinity and with one another.

We hope to resume our studies for the priesthood in due time, pursuing our vocation as Canons Regular under the Rule of Saint Augustine. Our primary ministry will always remain the life of prayer and the building up of Christian community through common life.

We support ourselves through our labor and, most significantly, through the generous support of benefactors. We sell handmade goods at local fairs and events, but most of our needs are met through the faithful donations of those who believe in our mission. Our confraternity, The League of the Blessed Sacrament, is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all contributions are tax-deductible.

If you feel drawn to this way of life, we invite you to reach out. We would be happy to share more about our community and to discern with you whether the Lord is calling you to join us in this sacred work.