Sister Suzanne, Author at Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists)

It was said of Abba John the Dwarf that he withdrew and lived in the desert 'at…

Now and then, set aside for yourself a day on which, without hindrance, you can…

Now and then, set aside for yourself a day on which, without hindrance, you can…

Amma Syncletica said, "There are many who live in the mountains and behave as…

Abba Anthony said to Abba Poemen, 'This is the great work of a man: always to…

How would you explain this saying?' and Abba Joseph replied, 'I do not know.'…

A brother said to Abba Anthony, 'Pray for me.' The old man said to him, 'I will…

The brothers praised a monk before Abba Anthony. When the monk came to see him,…

O you righteous, rejoice and exult because you see the One whom you love. You…

Approach God as one who sows and reaps. Give up your whims and act for God.…