Besides we retire early enough so that we usually get seven hours of sleep. We live in close proximity twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. So, if you tend to be intolerant or dislike other folks then this life might not be your cup of tea. Remember what the bible says about loving one another and bearing each others burdens. These vices do not lend themselves to life in a monastery.
Chastity is part of our life.
Yes, but be aware of the extra burden you might have to overcome. None of our formerly married applicants have been able to adapt to the monastery. In any case we recommend that a divorced man first seek an annulment by the Church before asking to join our community. All these qualities are needed in order to become a good monk, plus the intense desire to serve the Lord through a life of contemplation and work. If you wish to inquire further, you should consider the different kinds of monasteries .