SILENCE IN THE STATUTES

SILENCE IN THE STATUTES BACK TO SPIRITUALITY THE KEY ELEMENT of Carthusian spirituality is SOLITUDE, which is required for a total and absolute dedication to God alone. As his name implies, the “monachos” devotes himself to one purpose only: God. He makes...

PRAYER: A MYSTERY OF SILENCE

PRAYER: A MYSTERY OF SILENCE BACK TO SPIRITUALITY Faire oraison. To ‘make’ prayer. The expression is strange since it suggests the idea of doing something, of obtaining a result, of producing or creating. There, one finds again the old temptation of...

The Journey to Purity of Heart

The Journey to Purity of Heart BACK TO SPIRITUALITY Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (Matthew 5:8) Dear Brothers, The angel’s greeting to Mary is an inexhaustible subject for meditation: `Rejoice, you who enjoy God’s favour: the Lord...

Martha and Mary

Martha and Mary BACK TO SPIRITUALITY Let Martha have her active ministry, very praiseworthy indeed, yet not without solicitude and agitation: nevertheless, let her bear with her sister, as she follows in the steps of Christ, in stillness knows that he is God, purifies...