Monastic Communities of Jerusalem

« The vocation
of the brothers and sisters
of Jerusalem is monastic.

Our primary aim lies not in creating an apostolic, priestly, charitable or communal life but in desiring to become nuns and monks together in the depths of our hearts.

This monastic life is not something to be conquered but something you must be born into. Though the Spirit, making all things new, urges you to live your life freely, you may not ignore the immense wealth of reflection, experience, wisdom and sanctity lived and transmitted by all those around us or by our predecessors. In its main features your route is already mapped out and the Church calls on you to follow it. »

Monastic Communities of Jerusalem,
Jerusalem - Rule of Life,
Paris, 2000, § 50, page 61