Frequently Asked Questions
For many, a monastery in the 21st century may seem anachronistic, conjuring images of silent hooded monks crouched over a candle-lit writing desk or standing in large stone churches solemnly practicing Gregorian chant. Yet, for others, the idea of a monk or monastery brings to mind a weather-hardened, ascetic, and wise old man alone in the desert. Whatever image one may have of a monk or the monastic life, if any, there will be questions needing answers.
To the right, you will find the most frequently asked questions of monastic discerners and the family and friends of men who have entered the monastery.
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