Recommended Readings

The following books are standard works on the Monastic life and are readily available from the Monastery of the Holy Spirit
bookstore and most bookstores. These are helpful for anyone discerning the monastic journey.

1

The Cistercian Way

Fr. Andre Louf, OCSO

2

The Rule of St Benedict - Insights for the ages

Sr. Joan Chittister, OSB

3

The Rule of Benedict: A Spirituality for the 21st Century

Sr. Joan Chittister, OSB

4

What Makes a Cistercian Monk

Fr. Anthony Delisi, OCSO

5

Monastic Practices

Fr. Charles Cummings, OCSO

6

Voices of Silence

Frank Bianco

7

Strangers to The City

Fr. Michael Casey, OCSO