Monk Mindset is for Christians who want a calmer, more ordered life but need more than generic productivity advice. The app translates Catholic monastic rhythms into daily practices for prayer, focused work, community, wellness, detachment, and discernment, helping laypeople build structure around what matters most.^1
The iPhone app lets users build a monk-inspired schedule, set commitments, track progress, and block distracting apps during designated times. Its content library includes short video and audio teaching from Catholic monks, nuns, friars, and John Cannon, with challenges built around ancient monastic wisdom rather than secular self-optimization.^2
Founder John Cannon brings an unusual mix of experience to the work: after Harvard Business School, Oxford, investment banking, and politics, he spent more than seven years in a Carmelite monastery before founding SENT Ventures and Monk Mindset to help busy professionals, parents, students, and builders recover peace and purpose.^4
Why Christians Love It"This app has helped me order my life."^2
"Above all, I love the rhythm it has brought to my life."^2
"This is something I have really enjoyed having at my fingertips."^2
Notable- Grounded in Catholic monastic tradition and framed for laypeople, including people who may not be Catholic or may be spiritually searching^3
- Features guided short-form content from religious brothers, sisters, friars, and monks across several orders^3
- Offers app blocking, scheduling, challenges, and progress tracking as action-oriented companions to formation content^2
- Android support is listed as coming soon, but current platform availability is iOS only^6
Platforms: iOS Pricing: Subscription
