Every day the monk sets aside some time for reflecting on the words of scripture - known in monastic tradition as Lectio Divina. Through this attentive meditative prayer we listen to the Word of God after the example of Mary who kept all these things in her heart. The mother of Jesus has a special place in the life of monks. To her each one is dedicated in a special way. Like a seed entrusted to our care, we strive to see the Word of God blossom in our lives under the action of God's grace, and bear fruit for all eternity.
Study has an important place in any monastery.
Without it first the intellectual life and then the spiritual life of the community can quickly wane. Obviously not everyone is called to be a student, but in the library provision is made for the preferences and tastes of the individual. For those who enter the cloistered life a programme of studies is undertaken. No set academic standards exist and for some, little formal study is required. A general study programme involves the study of Catholic doctrine, Spirituality, Liturgy and the History of the Order.