The monastic alternative, at least in the West, has become so deeply unfashionable that most people no longer consider the possibility, but there is, at least to me, something deeply appealing about ...

The seventh online course from Under the Ancient Oaks is now open for registration. Pagan Monasticism as a Solitary Practitioner begins on August 4 and will run for six weeks. About a year ago I ...

For readers interested in medieval history or the enduring legacy of monasticism, 'The Monastic World' might offer a rich and rewarding journey. This engaging work bridges the gap between introductory ...

One of the biggest changes that occurred in the ecclesiastical world following the sixteenth century Reformation was the dissolution of monasteries. While some did remain within the Protestant world, ...