Nuns are sisters who have taken solemn vows and are permanently bound to a monastery. Nuns are traditionally completely cloistered from the outside world; however, smaller communities that cannot function completely autonomously may allow sisters to leave to shop for food or visit the doctor. Becaus...
The erection of a monastery requires the consent of the bishop, and (at least in practice nowadays) of the Apostolic See. The bishop, by himself, or in consultation with the regular superior, determines the number of nuns who can be received according to the amount of their ordinary revenues...
In a letter to the nuns, Mallick wrote that the board stands in full support of their association with the Society. He also said the sole mission of the foundation is to "protect, preserve and apply the assets entrusted to you by the Foundation for your sole benefit."...
“A monastery is a true ‘powerhouse’ of spiritual energy that is nourished at the source of contemplation, after the example of prayer to which Jesus devoted Himself in solitude, immersing Himself totally in dialogue with God the Father, to draw the necessary strength for His saving mission....
“The recording of our album, in our monastery chapel over a period of several months, was a great adventure which we entered into wholeheartedly. “We hope that all who listen may find a sense of calm, peace and serenity which lies deep within each one of us.”Latest...
1.) Happiness is not a state but how we relate to the different states we’re in I entered the monastery with a kind of elusive idea to become “free” or “enlightened” as it’s been popularized to me. The more time I spent there, the more I developed an understanding that what ...
Analyzes the nuns' Latin letter collection, showing the lives of twelfth century nuns in Admont monastery in Salzburg, Austria and their continuing interaction with the world outside the cloister. Reflection of female literacy and its economic, political and personal function at Admont; Role of ...
“The sense of time in a monastery, and in the chant, is rather like we are experiencing in this period,” he says. “Everything is regular, and while one day can feel very long, three months can feel like a week. You lose perspective of where you are in time. ...
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“They want to control Tibetans,” said a man from Garze who has visited Larung Gar multiple times. “They don’t want the monastery to develop too quickly.” Article content Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative ...