Gratitude is an attitude that transforms life. In the monastery, it is not just taught—it is lived every day. The shared life, the rhythm of prayer, and the simplicity of daily routines make the monastery a unique school of gratitude.

One should learn from mistakes. And preferably not just from one's own mistakes, but also from the mistakes of others.

Once released, words can unfold an immense damaging effect and they can travel further than we would have thought possible.

Lent, is a sacred period in the Christian calendar that invites believers to embark on a journey of spiritual renewal and growth.

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Conversion isn't always dramatic. It's choosing love in small moments, turning gently towards God's grace day by day.

Feeling exhausted by the chaos of modern politics? Why not consider something truly radical?

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.