<h4>Daily Life</h4>
<p>Saint Benedict challenged each monk to “pray without ceasing” during a day devoted to the practice of Liturgy, Lectio and Labor.</p>
<p>Liturgy refers to the four times a day when the monks gather in common prayer.</p>
<p>Lectio is solitary prayer, a practice especially emphasized in Camaldolese spirituality. It incorporates scriptural study and contemplative meditation.</p>
<p>Labor is a required part of each day. All monks routinely share the daily tasks of community living, from preparing the daily common meal to washing pots and pans.</p>
<p>In addition, monks employ their personal talents in art, music, writing, baking, office management, gardening, etc.</p>
<p>Throughout the day, each monk attempts first and foremost to remain constantly aware of the presence of God.</p>
<h4>Spiritual Ministry</h4>
<p>Since 1958, nearly 160,000 men and women have made a residential retreat at New Camaldoli and nearly half a million visitors have spent all or part of a day here.</p>
<p>Thousands of others have attended retreats offered by Camaldolese monks in their home communities or at Incarnation Monastery.</p>