Spirit

Horary


To speak of a monastery immediately evokes a concept of time built upon the priorities of the life of prayer and of community life. One of the best ways, then, of approaching the monks' life is to take a closer look at the timetable which structures the daily rhythm of the Brethren. 

5.00

  • Vigils Community prayer
  • lectio divina Silent prayer, study of the Scriptures
  • Breakfast 

7.30

  • Lauds Community prayer
  • Community meeting
  • Study period  
  • Morning work period  

12.00 

  • Sext Community prayer


 12.15

  • Midday meal 

14.15

  • Afternoon work period

 17.30

  • Vespers Community prayer with the concelebrated Mass
  • Evening meal
  • Personal time; meetings; conferences ...

20.00

  • Compline Community prayer