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…

Abba John the Dwarf said, 'If there is a brother who commits a sin through…

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

Abba John the Dwarf said, 'If a king wanted to take possession of his enemy's…

One day Abba Daniel and Abba Ammoes went on a journey together. Abba Ammoes…

Abba Daniel used to tell how when Abba Arsenius learned that all the varieties…

Someone said to Abba Arsenius, 'My thoughts trouble me, saying, "You can…

Abba Arsenius also said, 'If we seek God, he will show himself to us, and if we…

Abba Anthony said, 'The Gospel says, "if anyone strikes you on one cheek, turn…

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