"Enlighten your mind... Light the lamp within you. Knock on yourself as if upon a door and walk upon yourself as upon a straight road. For if you walk on the road, it is impossible for you to go astray. Open the door for you so that you may know what it is."
– Silvanus

Vows of the Order of St. Esclarmonde
 
All the Monks and Nuns shall annually renew their either on Montsegur Day (March 16th) or the Sunday closest to said date.
 
In the Name of the Fullness, of the Fallen Word, and of of the Lost Queen who is Holy Wisdom. Amen
 
Be it known that on this day before God and my fellow companions that I avow:
 
To abide by the common Rule of the Order of Saint Esclarmonde; in listening, intention, waking, mindfulness, stillness and compassion

To contemplate scripture that I may deepen my understanding.

To practice hospitality to all I meet.

To treat each member of the Community of Esclarmonde with love and respect as a brother or sister in Gnosis.

To be accountable for my actions and to make amends to those who I cause harm.

All these things do I vow In the Name of the Fullness, of the Fallen Word, and of of the Lost Queen who is Holy Wisdom. Amen+

III. Prayer

Holy Mother,
Rightful Queen of faithful souls,
Who never erred,
Who never lied,
Follower of the rightful course,
Who never doubted
lest we should accept death
in the realm of the wrong god;
as we do not belong to this realm
and this realm is not ours –
teach us Your gnosis
and to love what You love.

*traditional Cathar prayer, 13th century

Order of St. Esclarmonde

Contact:

The Very Rev Msgr.
Jordan Stratford, STL, OSE

  The Reverend Mother 
Marsha Emrick