The work envisaged by the Rule of Benedict was primarily manual - work in the fields, the kitchen, the library, the classroom and in the reception of guests. Manual and intellectual work when they are undertaken seriously and are seen in the vision of faith and the light of the Gospel will make of the monastery a powerful centre of Christian life, where the monks will celebrate the liturgy of the Church and the liturgy of their own lives to the glory of God and to the welfare of the whole human family. All work done with the right intention, with seriousness and responsibility, benefits one's neighbour. The Christian knows that work serves not only progress on earth, but also the progress of the Kingdom of God. These words of the Pope confirm the vision of work described in the Rule and the tradition of monastic work handed down through centuries.
Monks provide retreats, counselling, teaching, writing, lecturing and chaplaincy.
Above all, the monastery places great emphasis on hospitality in it many and varied forms. The monks of Arcadia continue to join with the God who calls them to give dignity to human labour and so continue the saving work of Christ.