Carthusian Chant-VIGILS(an excerpt)/Chant des Chartreux.
12h15am-Matins followed by Lauds( a short excerpt)In the Chapel. This office lasts two to three hours depending on the day or the Feast.--Matines suivies des Laudes
à l'église. Ces offices durent entre deux et trois heures suivant les jours.(Un court extrait)--Into Great Silence/Moines de la Grande Chartreuse
The only goal of the Carthusian way is CONTEMPLATION in Christ, by the power of the Spirit, living as unceasingly as possible in the light of the love of God for us, made manifest in Christ.
This implies a purity of heart, or charity : « Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. » (Mt 5:8)
Monastic tradition also calls this goal pure and continuous prayer.
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Contemplative monks and nuns The Carthusians consecrate their lives entirely to prayer and seeking God in the secret of their hearts. They intercede for the Church and for the salvation of the whole world. Their life finds its balance around …Plus