Community of Divine Love

“Love must act as light must shine and fire must burn.”
- Fr. James Huntington, OHC

We are a monastic community dedicated to prayer and prison ministry located in Oceano, California

During the First Vespers of the Feast of All Saints in 2010 we were clothed as novices, which also marked the founding of the Community of Divine Love. It was a private affair with just us and Brother Nicholas Radelmiller, OHC - our initial monastic advisor, and the other four brothers in residence at the Santa Barbara monastery house. Even though our clothing that night was intimate, it also ushered us into a much larger family of monastics.

Brother Dennis

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BOOK RECOMMENDATION:

The Rule of Benedict

A Spirituality for the 21st Century

by Joan Chittister, O.S.B

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"I was in prison and you visited me."

- Jesus -

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

JESUS

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"Without you, I would have perished. Thank you for answering the call and saving me. You guided me back to the basic of life in Christ. You reminded me that I have a voice and I am deserving of Love." Jessalynn G.

Central California Women's Facility

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Our Sacred Journey programs are multi-dimensional in approach using Listening Circles, book groups, films, meditation, and teachings on the contemplative life; all in relation to the most critical spiritual and social concerns of our time.

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