Carthusians... wow!

[Veritas]

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monk: I had a philosophy professor whose brother is a Carthusian and he would tell us how hardcore they are: Hair-shirts, sleep on stone, just a couple hours of talking a week, etc... Now, I have a friend, who providentially was in that phi class, who is finishing-up college sem and seriously considering entering. He is a deep, deep man of prayer.

I would recommend everone explore the link below just to learn more (even if they know they're not called), it's rather fascinating! If anyone knows more or has personal experience, please share! :
[url="http://www.chartreux.org"]http://www.chartreux.org[/url]

[Piccoli Fiori JMJ]

They are hardcore. I really don't think I am called to such seclusion. Then again, I'm not very familiar with how much time is spent as a community. That would intrigue me. To my understanding, they are very hermetical. Then again, I've only read about them from their website, and that isn't always everything. God bless those chosen to recieve this precious gift!

[Guest Rick777]

They are really great! I love them.

[christaddict]

Have you seen the movie [url="http://www.diegrossestille.de/english/"][b]'Into Great Silence[/b]'[/url]

I can't express how I felt as I saw that trailer ... the director says that they are the people who absolutely have no fear.

... more information from that website ... I think it's much better described there

Video over [b][url="http://www.groening-film.de/stille/video.html"]here[/url][/b]

[jezic]

they are the only one of the old orders that have never been reformed.

There are some in Vermont. (in case anyone's interested, though i don't know websites or anything.)

[Guest Rick777]

[quote name='christaddict' post='977957' date='May 10 2006, 08:06 PM']
Have you seen the movie [url="http://www.diegrossestille.de/english/"][b]'Into Great Silence[/b]'[/url]

I can't express how I felt as I saw that trailer ... the director says that they are the people who absolutely have no fear.

... more information from that website ... I think it's much better described there

Video over [b][url="http://www.groening-film.de/stille/video.html"]here[/url][/b]
[/quote]

Every couple days I go to that website and watch the trailer. It's pretty cool. Okay, so I'm a dork.

[jezic]

I hope that the video comes out in the US soon. It sounds great.

[Guest Rick777]

Yah, I think it's coming out soon here. I heard something about that on EWTN.

[PrayerSupporter]

There is a new book out called An Infinity of Little Hours which follows five men as they enter the Carthusians in England in the 1960s. I learned a lot about their way of life from this book and greatly admire them. I would recommend the book to anyone interested in learning about the Carthusians.

[Piccoli Fiori JMJ]

[quote name='jezic' post='977958' date='May 10 2006, 10:06 PM']
they are the only one of the old orders that have never been reformed.
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Actually, the Dominican Nuns (2nd Order Dominicans that is...) have never had a reform.

[Guest Rick777]

Thats quite an accomplishment, that means they haven't really strayed from thier original rules. Kudos to them!

[christaddict]

Right now, I'm watching the [b][url="http://stadium.weblogsinc.com/cinematical/videos/CinematicalAtSundance_Interview002.mov"]interview [/url] [/b] with the director

[Guest Rick777]

I heard that this movie made more money in Germany than Harry Potter...is this true?

[VoTeckam]

[quote name='Rick777' post='977951' date='May 10 2006, 11:02 PM']
They are really great! I love them.
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I agree! Just imagine their prayer life!

[Veritas]

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Thanks guys. This is a lot of great information and I love the links. I would really like to see the movie if anyone ever finds a way to order it.

Thanks!

[Nathan]

I'm very interested in the Carthusians; I've been dreaming of a visit to the Charterhouse of the Transfiguration in Vermont for over a year. I'm going to seriously pursue it in three years, when I am eligible (I was just confirmed into the Church last month). Whether I am called to such a rare and beautiful vocation, God only knows at this point -- but I do feel drawn to it.

An excellent book on Carthusian life and spirituality is [i]Halfway to Heaven: The Hidden Life of the Sublime Carthusians[/i] by Robin Bruce Lockhart.

[puellapaschalis]

[quote name='Nathan' post='979883' date='May 13 2006, 03:42 PM']An excellent book on Carthusian life and spirituality is [i]Halfway to Heaven: The Hidden Life of the Sublime Carthusians[/i] by Robin Bruce Lockhart.
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God bless you, especially if the Carthusian vocation is yours!

I'll add a book recommendation: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0006278736/qid=1147539376/sr=8-3/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i3_xgl/026-0283222-8818028"]Hear Our Silence[/url]. I read it whilst a teenager and it hugely strengthened my faith and vocation, so much so that I wrote to Parkminster thanking them for allowing the author to share in their life for a little while so that he could write the book. They sent me a brief note on a postcard assuring me of their prayers for my vocation.

Parkminster (the Charterhouse in England) has a website [url="http://www.parkminster.org.uk/"]here[/url].

Love and prayers,

PP

Edited May 13, 2006 by puellapaschalis