Seasons of Grace
The life of a monk is washed in silence. Seeking perfect communion with his God, the contemplative seeks out a quiet place where, unencumbered by the distractions of the society at large, he can spend his hours in prayerful devotion.
A quiet place like this:
Or this:
Or this:
Monasteries may be nestled in forests and fields, or precariously planted on rocky cliffs, on stony mountaintops, on islands severed from the mainland by choppy seas.
For pictures of more of these incredible “hang-outs,” click here.
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