Heavenly stays: 10 of the best monastery breaks in EuropeGuests can experience monastic life in historical convents, providing unique accommodations and spiritual activities.
Years ago, writer Pico Iyer lost everything in a wildfire. This is what he learnedPico Iyer's memoir reflects on the experience of losing everything in wildfires and the journey of starting anew.
How Medieval Monks Ate Christmas Dinner - Tasting TableMedieval monks celebrated Christmas with a lavish feast, contrasting sharply with their usual sparse diet.
The "Rule of Saint Benedict": A medieval blueprint for modern time managementSaint Benedict's approach emphasizes a balanced life, integrating work, prayer, and rest, forming a foundation for future monastic orders.
Poem With the Last Line as the FirstThe author reflects on the tension between appreciation for life and overwhelming desire for solitude and escape.