The Trappist Monk: A Concise History Of The Order Of Reformed Cistercians With A Sketch Of The Abbey Of New Melleray

The Trappist Monk is a book written by H. J. McDermott that provides a concise history of the Order of Reformed Cistercians, also known as the Trappist monks, and includes a sketch of the Abbey of New Melleray. The book delves into the origins of the order, its practices, and its contributions to the Catholic Church. It also explores the daily life of the monks, their spiritual practices, and their commitment to a life of solitude and contemplation. McDermott provides a detailed account of the founding of the Abbey of New Melleray in Iowa, USA, and the challenges faced by the monks as they established their community in a new land. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Trappist monks and their impact on the Catholic Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.