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

Abba Anthony said, 'Whoever has not experienced temptation cannot enter into…

Amma Syncletica said, "In the beginning there are a great many battles and a…

Having withdrawn to the solitary life he made the same prayer again and he…

While still living in the palace, Abba Arsenius prayed to God in these words,…

It was revealed to Abba Anthony in his desert that there was one who was his…

Amma Sarah said, "If I prayed God that all people should approve of my conduct,…

Lord, whither do you draw those whom you thus embrace and enfold, save to your…

Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire. -St. Catherine…

For the eye to be simple, love must exist in our intention and truth in our…

Abba Evagrius said, 'It is a great thing to pray without distraction but to…