For POSTULANTS and MEMBERS of The Order of St. Columba. The men and women who comprise this Religious Order follow the "MIXED-LIFE" of traditional monastic spirituality and apostolic ministry. They have dedicated themselves to a life of discipline conformed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, and according to the example of St Columba and the Celtic Christian Church. Our Way of life is based on the Rule of St. Columba.

INQUIRERS interested in discerning a vocation with the Order may contact the listowner at orderofstcolumba@yahoo.com

The Rule of Life consists in:
1. OBEDIENCE- to the Holy Trinity, the Holy Scriptures, the Councils and Creeds of the Undivided Church of the first millenia; a devout life as exemplified by St Columba and the Celtic Saints; and obedience to one's Abbot and Spiritual Director;
2. CHASTITY- for single monks and nuns this means celibacy. For married or secular single members this means sexual purity and marital fidelity;
3. POVERTY- for monks and nuns of the First & Second Order.For Third Order secular members who live in the world &/or have families, this means simplicity, stewardship and frugality;
4.WORSHIP- this involves praying the Daily Offices of the Church, regular attendance and reception of Holy Communion, meditation and contemplation; 5.BIBLE STUDY & PRIVATE DEVOTIONS;
6. PHYSICAL EXERCISE- the celtic monks were hardy and strong men and women who spent hours in vigil, prayers, intercessions, and ministry. So, we need to keep our bodies in good shape. If the body is lethargic, so will our prayer life;
7. SERVICE- our ministry of love and service to others;
8. LABOR- the work needed to support ourselves, families and communities; 9. ART- may include painting, music, drawing, gardening, craftmenship, spiritual journaling...
10. CONFESSION & ACCOUNTABILITY to a Priest;
11. SPIRITUAL DIRECTION- regular spiritual guidance from one's spiritual director