Project Gutenberg 2021-06-11 Public domain in the USA. 108 Monbrun, Alfred Une semaine à la Trappe: Sainte-Marie du Désert Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) "Une semaine à la Trappe: Sainte-Marie du Désert" by Alfred Monbrun is a reflective account focused on monastic life, likely written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the experiences and observations of life within a Trappist monastery, specifically at Sainte-Marie du Désert, emphasizing the discipline, rituals, and the spiritual journey of the monks. A notable perspective is presented from the viewpoint of a visitor, inviting readers to explore the stark contrasts between monastic existence and secular life. The opening portion of the text introduces the life of Trappist monks, highlighting the beauty and majesty of monastic solitude as a means to pursue spirituality. Monbrun conveys the austere yet fulfilling discipline of the monks, describing their rigorous routines and the serene environment surrounding Sainte-Marie du Désert. The narrative reflects both admiration and a sense of reverence towards the monastic tradition while discussing the historical significance and transformations of the Trappist order over time. Through poetic language, the author invokes the deep emotional and spiritual resonance of life at the Trappe, setting the stage for a more personal journey into the heart of this sacred space. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. fr Sainte-Marie du Désert (Abbey : Bellegarde-Sainte-Marie, France) Trappists -- France BX Text Category: French Literature Category: History - Religious Category: Religion/Spirituality 263908 2025-06-26T05:44:44.870616 text/html 240837 2024-10-18T14:23:04 text/html 320167 2025-06-26T05:44:48.726615 application/epub+zip 319596 2025-06-26T05:44:45.495637 application/epub+zip 190989 2025-06-26T05:44:45.182617 application/epub+zip 396020 2025-06-26T05:44:51.325598 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 373828 2025-06-26T05:44:48.440627 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 245176 2022-09-29T14:07:39.675828 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 243242 2025-06-26T05:44:44.452669 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 223311 2024-10-18T14:23:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16022 2025-06-26T05:44:51.444599 application/rdf+xml 26025 2025-06-26T05:44:45.260621 image/jpeg 3427 2025-06-26T05:44:45.221615 image/jpeg 286411 2025-06-26T05:44:44.897642 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog