When I go to prayer, I have more to carry than I’m used to. It can always remind me that I not only carry myself before God, but everyone

John Chrysostom was born around 349 AD in Antioch. In 398, he was appointed Archbishop of Constantinople, a position he accepted reluctantly

Am I already a good sister? Not yet. But maybe I'm on the right path. Still far from being used to being a sister at all, but happy for now.

Centering Prayer is a contemplative practice deeply rooted in the Christian tradition and the wish to pray without ceasing (1 Tess 5,17)

This tradition continues today in many parts of the world, where Cistercian communities balance their contemplative vocation with education.

after yesterday was so busy that I could hardly sleep at night, I really needed a relaxed day and that is exactly what I got.

First day of my noviciate in a cistercian convent. Everything is different, but I'm still the same.

Becoming a Cistercian nun is a profound and beautiful vocation, a call to dedicate one's entire life to God and living the Gospel

A vocation is a call from God to live out your life in a way that aligns with His plan. It encompasses who you are meant to be.

devotion to the Virgin Mary, holds a special place in the spirituality of the Cistercian Order, she is seen as a model of monastic virtue

What if you could combine your travels with something deeper and more meaningful?

The core of Cistercian life is the relentless pursuit of God. We strive to live with our hearts open, attentive to God's presence.

Prayer is a vital part of the Christian faith—a way to build a personal relationship with God

She was the abbess of Seligenthal, when secularization hit and the gouvernment forbid the sisters to accept new members. But God is patient.

A post with lists and maps of the cistercian monasteries in Europe, including links to the websites.

Are you trying to get a routine in daily prayers and just don't know where and how to start? Here are the 5 best prayers for daily devotion

Listen to the Lamentations sung at Seligenthal Abbey during the Triduum Paschale 2024

A short summary of the long history of Seligenthal Abbey, including the origins, the Secularization and a unique prayer the nuns pray daily.

In the intimacy of the chapter room the convent gathers for the washing of the feet. Chants are sung, the texts of which you can read here.

Finding Peace: A Monastic Retreat for Spiritual Growth Image Description: A serene image of the garden of the Cistercian convent of...