“There is one other aspect of
Carthusian life, the monks agree, that
cannot be passed without
mention. Every monk nourishes a deep
practical devotion to the
Virgin Mary. Carthusians have clung to the
tradition of reciting the ‘Little
Office’ of the Virgin before the
regular canonical hours. They
also feel that Mary guides them
through their solitary lives
each day. ‘When I think of what I’d do
without the Blessed Mother,’
one monk says, and his voice trails
off. The three monks sit in
silence for a moment, shaking their
heads, as if an absurdity has
been introduced into the conversation.
A Carthusian life unaided by
Mary is unthinkable.”
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