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In the tradition of Saint Francis of Assisi and Mother of God , this lavish, full-color book combines revealing text, exquisite reproductions of traditional art, and striking contemporary photographs in an unparalleled glimpse behind monastic walls. Monastery provides an informative, fascinating account of the ancient roots of the monastic way of life; its flowering during the Middle Ages, when the principles and elements of spirituality scattered through the works of the Church Fathers were gathered together by the first great founders; and a compelling look at the continuing traditions and realities of cloistered life today. M. Basil Pennington, a monk of the Cistercian order (popularly known as the Trappists), explores the monastery's physical environment and the guiding principles of prayer, worship, contemplation, work, and community life. He discusses the spirituality of the Western monastic tradition as it grew from St. Benedict of Nursia, came to full maturity with the Cistercian Fathers in the twelfth century, and was revitalized in subsequent reforms. Nicholas Sapieha's rare photographs from monasteries throughout the world show the diversity and validity of this often

Author

M. Basil Pennington; photographs by Nicolas Sapieha

Publisher

Scala: HarperCollins Publishers

Published

1983

Language

EN

ISBN

9780060664954

Subjects

Religion, Philosophy, Humanities

Updated

2026-03-24