Saint John's is first and foremost Saint John's Abbey , a monastery of Benedictine monks living, praying and working together. For us, Saint John's is home. Here we seek to love God, to love one another, and to love those who come to share our lives. You may come here as a student in our schools, a partner in our work, or a companion in the search for God's grace. You may come simply as a neighbor, a friend, or a casual visitor.
Explorers pray, work, eat and recreate with the monks.
On weekdays, your explorer's work period is an assignment that helps accomplish some work of the Abbey and provides the opportunity for you to meet on common ground a few members of the monastic community. Most monastic explorers tell me they relish the opportunity to share with other men about discerning a religious or monastic vocation. I heartily encourage you to consider making a week-long visit to give yourself adequate time to discern and also to foster familiarity with the rhythm and tone of Collegeville's monastic prayer life.