02344cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000200011324500560013326400510018930000470024033600260028733700260031333800360033950000310037550801200040652013020052653400450182865300710187365300240194485600430196899900190201165595UtSlPG20260610134520.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aBX1 aMonbrun, Alfred14aUne semaine à la Trappe: Sainte-Marie du Désert 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-06-11  aLaurent Vogel (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)  a"Une semaine à la Trappe: Sainte-Marie du Désert" by Alfred Monbrun is a reflective account focused on monastic life, likely written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the experiences and observations of life within a Trappist monastery, specifically at Sainte-Marie du Désert, emphasizing the discipline, rituals, and the spiritual journey of the monks. A notable perspective is presented from the viewpoint of a visitor, inviting readers to explore the stark contrasts between monastic existence and secular life.  The opening portion of the text introduces the life of Trappist monks, highlighting the beauty and majesty of monastic solitude as a means to pursue spirituality. Monbrun conveys the austere yet fulfilling discipline of the monks, describing their rigorous routines and the serene environment surrounding Sainte-Marie du Désert. The narrative reflects both admiration and a sense of reverence towards the monastic tradition while discussing the historical significance and transformations of the Trappist order over time. Through poetic language, the author invokes the deep emotional and spiritual resonance of life at the Trappe, setting the stage for a more personal journey into the heart of this sacred space. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSainte-Marie du Désert (Abbey : Bellegarde-Sainte-Marie, France)  aTrappists -- France40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65595  c106418d106418