Centers of Spiritual Guidance: Monastic Sanctuaries
The Power of Prayer and Spiritual Direction
Throughout history, male and female monasteries have served as havens for intense prayer and spiritual guidance. These sanctuaries house individuals who have dedicated their lives to prayer and are trusted advisors. In Constantinople, the “sleepless ones” monastery stood as a testament to ceaseless liturgical worship and contemplative prayer.
Renewal and Charity Through Silence
Monasteries in the Eastern Church primarily focus on spiritual renewal and refreshment, offering hospitality and charity to weary souls. The silence of prayer is seen as the seed of spiritual life and the source of all virtue, surpassing material acts of asceticism. Spiritual counsel and sacramental confession play a pivotal role in this process.
Vitality of Spiritual Direction
Discover the transformative power of monastic centers, offering prayer, spiritual direction, and silent retreats.