The secret of a domestic monastery : Conversion Diary.
For years I’ve been fascinated with the idea of creating a “domestic monastery.” To me, that concept evoked a home that’s orderly and prayerful, a haven where you could go to retreat from the stress of the world. Something deep within me yearned for this kind of life — and, even though it might sound impossible to the modern mind, my gut told me that this concept is attainable…
(This is a great post by Jennifer Fulwiler at www.conversiondiary.com on living a contemplative life in a home with children. Check it out.)
