A Discussion With Trappist Monks

In the hills of Kentucky, at the oldest monastery still operating in North America, locals walked toward the towering Abbey of Gethsemani... A few months earlier, Fr. Michael Casagram asked Michael Snellen, a recent convert, "What brings young people to the faith?" The younger Michael was unsure. Determined, however, to figure out the solution to the declining vocation crisis, and the general lack of spirituality in the West, Michael Snellen recalled the influences in his own life: friendship, community, and being exposed to the depths of Christianity. Thus his answer, which he gave a few months after the question was asked, was to start a group that has all those things and ultimately makes people aware of the monastic lifestyle. After seeing the attraction this first meeting had, Michael is now dedicated to proposing the idea to other monasteries and convents. Hopefully this is the start of a movement. Episode 2: "The Importance of the Virtues": Fr. Michael Casagram, Br. Joseph (OSCO), Michael Snellen This is how you can help support a new Catholic Renaissance and Monastic Lessons: https://www.iamcatholic.co/support Watch the first Monastic Lessons session here:    • Monastic Lessons at the Abbey of Gethseman...   Follow Michael Snellen on Facebook if you are interested in keeping up with future meetings: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 00:08 Discussion on the virtues critical in each of Our Lives. 04:24 Practicing virtues with God's grace leads to vitality, purpose, and joy. 10:26 Gratitude for what you have is crucial 13:00 Importance of gratitude and understanding one's limitations in prayer 18:34 Communication and community are crucial for human well-being. 21:28 Embracing radical acceptance and love as the key to all virtues. 26:25 Practice virtues with the grace of God 28:40 Humility is the foundation of all virtues 33:11 Practicing humility and Seven Virtues 35:39 Suffering is a reparation for past sins 40:37 Choosing not to entertain angry thoughts can lead to inner peace. 42:50 Reliance on God's presence and grace for humility and spiritual virtues 48:02 Putting resolves into practice is key for gratitude and self realization. 50:16 Prayer helps us reflect and grow 54:52 Universities adopting monastic practices for inner reflection. 57:12 Reflecting on one's life and brokenness Catholicism for the Modern World— All of our links: https://linktr.ee/catholicismforthemo... The podcast on all platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... Our website: https://www.catholicismforthemodernwo... Recorded Pentecost, May 28th, 2023. Location: The Abbey of Gethsemani, Kentucky.