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Superb introduction
So often documentaries dealing with religion often are poorly done. This is the exception, very well photographed,well written,coherently produced. It centers on a community of Monks, Trappists,or cistercians of the strict observance,as is thier proper title. This particular cominity lives on the former estate of henry and clare booth luce in Mepkin ,S.C.This video takes you, in a roundabout way through the monks day, thier lives, and the history of western monasticism. The monks are interviewd and spweak about thier lives m, the changes, and how they continue to live a life of "contradiction" in this world. The former Abbot , Fr. Christian Carr is particuarly affecting,in his 80's working at manuel labor,still filled with the life of the spirit. the video opens and ends with chruch and prayer, and much of the shots are of monks at prayer,or in choir. A terrific introduction to the trappist or simply to the spiritual life. The film exudes the peace it attempts to portray from the monks. A very, very well done show.

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MONKS' LIVES
Monastic life has always been a mystery to both practicing religious people and those not connected to a particular faith. Our view of a Monk is a person behind closed walls, always in prayer, ignorant about the world and highly evolved as a spiritual person.

Trappist opens the door of the lives of the men who serve in this Roman Catholic order of monks considered to be the most strict in their devotion. It captures the history of the monastic movement in the west and gives us an overview of how monastics are dealing with today's world.

Come to the Trappist Monastery of Mepkin, South Carolina where the monks share with you how they came to this peculiar vocation. Listen to authors who have benefited from encountering the monastic life and incorporating it into their works and personal lives. See the openess of the order to those of different faith groups.

We are in an age of spiritual hunger. This film offers us an alternative way in dealing with our spirituality. Embrace its lessons and see where you to can find a spiritual oasis. This is an excellent film in exploring one's vocation, spirituality and preparing oneself for a deeper commitment to God.

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Silent lives that speak volumes
This is a very good portrayal of trappist men living out their ordinary lives in extraordinary ways. Also, the documentary gives a scholarly background and history of the trappist order.

If you have never been to a trappist monastery or are needing a sample of this contemplative life, the video is a bargain I come back to often.