Beschreibung:
This is a rich collection of memories and reflections from the long-time abbot of La Trappe, Dom Marie-Gérard Dubois, OCSO. Starting with his entry into monastic life, he walks the reader through the dramatic changes in the Strict Observance of the Cistercian Order, including its liturgical reform and developments in the role of lay brothers. Dom Dubois also shares stories about the diverse group of men who entered the Order at that time, including WWII veterans, Holocaust survivors, and members of the French literary elite, and why they decided to become monks. His stories offer a fascinating inside view into twentieth-century Cistercian life.
Contents Preface - Dom Guerric Reitz Séjotte, Abbot of La Trappe Foreword - Georges Hoffmann A Note on Notes - Jean Truax Chapter One: The Two Faces Chapter Two: Only Angels Have the Right to Fly Chapter Three: "Beware of the Trap" Chapter Four: The Gates of Silence Chapter Five: Learning How to Speak in the Cloister Chapter Six: Different Journeys, Same Call Chapter Seven: The Age of Reform Chapter Eight: They Were Lay Brothers Chapter Nine: Father Abbot of La Trappe Chapter Ten: The One Who Leaves Chapter Eleven: "So, I Am Studying Hebrew!" Chapter Twelve: New and Ancient Communities Chapter Thirteen: Nevertheless, There Is a World Out There! Chapter Fourteen: God's Violin Chapter Fifteen: Beginnings without End Bibliography Index