Abbot Philip Anderson is the founding abbot of Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey in Oklahoma, a beacon of traditional Benedictine life in the United States. A convert from Protestantism, he has guided the abbey since its establishment in 1999, overseeing its growth into a flourishing community dedicated to the Rule of St Benedict and the solemn celebration of the traditional Latin liturgy.
In this exclusive interview, Abbot Anderson reflects on the foundations of Clear Creek Abbey, the appeal of the Rule of St Benedict, and the role of tradition in an unsettled modern age. He speaks with perspicacity about the balance of prayer and work that defines Benedictine life, and the challenges and joys of shepherding a young but rapidly growing monastic community.
