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Helpful Resources

Explore these resources to broaden your understanding of the Lay Cistercian vocation, key Catholic teachings, and the rich history of the Cistercian tradition.

  1. International Association of Lay Cistercian Communities: cistercianfamily.org
  2. Spiritual Warfare Prayers: laycistercians.com/spiritual-warfare-prayers
  3. The Rule of St Benedict: laycistercians.com/the-rule-of-saint-benedict
  4. The Life of St Benedict: laycistercians.com/the-life-of-saint-benedict
  5. Monastery of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit: trappist.net
  6. Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (OCSO – Trappists): ocso.org
  7. Trappist Monasteries in the United States: trappists.org
  8. Talks by Sister Lillian (2009): YouTube Playlist
  9. Talks by Father Torpey: YouTube Playlist
  10. Three Religious Rebels – M. Raymond (Audiobook): YouTube Playlist
  11. Salvifici Doloris (11 February 1984) by St John Paul II: Click Here to View