National Catholic Reporter

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The monks of La Trappe Abbey in Normandy may leave their monastery in 2028, the abbey announced — a move that could bring to an end 900 years of Cistercian monastic presence in Soligny-la-Trappe, formerly known as "La Grande Trappe."

Christian F. Casper

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Beautiful piece in @plough.bsky.social today on a Franciscan monastic community in Belgium

https://www.plough.com/en/topics/community/intentional-community/in-the-footsteps-of-saint-francis

"I could have been a lawyer, married, rich, and independent. Now I am celibate, poor, and obedient instead. But I am happy."

#Francis800

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Then i just didn't post for 3 months after the funeral the last time I had a major loss bc it emphasizes how much of a game of pick up sticks this all is and if it won't be true tomorrow maybe don't say it. I will cuss everything out before the monastic silence if I need to