Monastic Vocation

Fairacres Publications 200We truly follow a Christian vocation when we hear the call of God in our lives and obey it. This can be a profoundly troubling decision to make, particularly in our largely secular society. In essays written by those living their vocations, this book describes aspects of modern contemplative monastic life, and examines questions that might be asked when considering whether to “surrender the social life” and follow God’s call.The Sisters of the Love of God is an Anglican community living a contemplative life of prayer for the church and for the world. This spiritual work is supported by their Rule and lifelong vows of poverty, chastity and obedience which continually turn them towards the Love of God as we find it in Jesus.Rowan Williams was the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, prior to which he was Bishop of Monmouth and Archbishop of Wales. He was Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity in the University of Oxford from 1986 to 1991. He is a noted theologian and poet and the author of more than fifty books.