

S2 E15 Life Together??
13 snips Mar 26, 2025
Joel Repic, a longtime friend and team member of Brave Cities, shares his experiences living within the Community of Celebration, a Benedictine-inspired intentional Christian community. He reflects on the core values of prayer, commitment, and communal living, offering insights on navigating conflict with grace. The discussion also touches on the unique challenges of gentrification, the difference between expectations and agreements in relationships, and the importance of gratitude in maintaining deep ties. This lively conversation brings humor and depth to the realities of building a shared life.
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Community of Celebration Origins
- Joel Repic's community, near Pittsburgh, was inspired by a Benedictine order formed during the Jesus People movement.
- This order, originally from Houston, moved to Scotland before settling in Aliquippa in the 1980s.
Benedictine Values
- Monastic communities, often seen as isolated, are actually missionary and embody radical discipleship.
- The Benedictine order emphasizes prayer, helping the poor, meaningful work, and stability within a chosen place.
Common Purse and Revitalization
- The community acquired row houses, revitalizing a city block, and adopted a common purse system.
- Members share resources and live simply, with older members now supported by social security.