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The carthusian way – The Carthusian monks

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« Apart from all, to all we are united, so that it is in the name of all that we stand before the living God. » (Statutes 34.2) O Bonitas! O Goodness! Such was the cry of joy that sprang from Bruno’s heart, inflamed with divine love. The exclusive goal of the Carthusian way is contemplation: by the power of the Spirit, to live as continually as possible in the light of God’s love for us, manifested in Christ. It means entering into an intimate, deep and continual relationship with God in order to “make us discover the vastness of love” (Statutes 35.1). This presupposes in us purity of heart and charity: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Mt 5:8). The monastic tradition also calls this goal pure or continuous prayer. However, entering into contemplative repose requires a long journey. The monk “cannot enter this rest without going through the trials of a hard struggle, that is, the practice of austerities, as one familiar with the Cross, and the visitations of the

The carthusian way – The Carthusian monks Skip to content The Carthusian monks Saint Bruno History The carthusian way The living environment The Day The Liturgy The Vocation Spiritual life Monasteries Resources English Français Español Italiano Deutsch Português Go to the nun's site The carthusian way 1. The Purpose 2. Solitude 3. A Communion of Solitaires 4. In the Heart of the Church and the World « Apart from all, to all we are united, so that it is in the name of all that we stand before the living God. » (Statutes 34.2) 1. The Purpose O Bonitas! O Goodness! Such was the cry of joy t

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