In a world where every unnecessary word is avoided, and where strict silence must be observed in certain places and at specific times, ...

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A Spiritual Freedom What is Monastic Poverty? Monastic poverty is one of the three vows taken in many Christian monastic traditions,...

I realized it had probably been too warm for November for several days. On some trees, fresh shoots can also be seen.

For Cistercians, work is not merely a necessity but a sacred act. St. Benedict believed that labor itself could be a form of prayer.

What more can one wish for and hope for than His endless love? He inclines Himself to my heart and knows and loves me through and through.

If there's anything that makes life difficult for me, it's probably myself. I realize that I'm still far from living the way I would like to

In summer, we delight in the lush variety and often don't necessarily notice individual flowers.

And how wonderful it would be if we could think more often, when we stand with someone in an elevator, that the infinite and majestic glory

Joining a monastic community is a profound and life-changing decision, and we're here to guide you through every step of the process.

Being in the cemetery has something very calming about it. It reminds me that for centuries, sisters have lived and prayed here.

Bernard’s influence spread far beyond the walls of Clairvaux. He became a central figure in the Cistercian reform, a great theologian and...

The 2nd Vatican Council ushered in significant reforms across the Church, and its influence reached deep into the heart of the monasteries.

His roots in a simple life greatly influenced his approach as a pope, bringing a spirit of openness, warmth, and renewal to the Church.

I must never forget that becoming holy is a process that demands both active and passive participation from me. No matter how much effort...

Are you feeling a call to explore monastic life, or simply curious about what it’s like to live in a community dedicated to prayer?

It’s quite a challenge to accept everyone just as they are. To let them be and appreciate them, even when they are very different from me.

Not too long ago, I couldn’t imagine that it would go well when I had to sing alone in front of so many listening ears.

The Rule of St. Benedict has stood the test of time because it speaks to the heart of what it means to live a life centered on God.

We believe that our struggles, sorrows, and suffering are also a path to greater joy, jubilation, and gratitude. That behind every cross...