Tag Archive for Monks

Why are beer and pretzels considered ideal Lenten fare?

The “saintly” search-and-rescue dogs of the Alps

Which saint climbed into an oven…

What does a monk or nun’s schedule look like?

Why is St. Benedict always portrayed with a raven?

Which Irish saint had a “green thumb”?

Who is the founder of Eastern monasticism?

Is a monk the same as a friar?

What does it mean when a religious order is “discalced”?
