This work represents my personal reflection after reading Cloister Walk by Kathleen Norris, where I appreciate lots of understanding concerning the monastic life. In fact, I believe that the book does not only address the Catholic adherents, but also other audiences that would want to know much about the Benedictine community and the way monks live. What I love most is the aspect of work and prayer. I am a firm believer that sometimes if we are too much concerned about the world’s pleasure, we get more preoccupied with things that derail us from serving God. In deeper readership of the book, I now understand the significance of monastery. Indeed, life on earth is temporary and what awaits in the kingdom of God is long-lasting. However, what is temporary can be so overwhelming so that it stops us from reaching to that which is everlasting. Therefore, denying the body its pleasure in the preparation of the life after death is not a loss, but a treasure that I would appreciate.…show more content… The monks take closer reflection while reading the bible, something that Kathleen calls Lectio Divina, which involves the heart and intention to surrender to the areas that one finds interesting. If somebody finds any segment of the bible catching his or her attention, then he or she gives it more time and relevance. Another thing that I find significant here is that the bible needs keen readership and reflection. Many people who read the bible literally find themselves sunk into the chaos of understanding. When read like a scientific book, it becomes more confusing because it does not offer empirical justifications that answer scientific questions. In the same way, anyone who reads the bible as a historical book is more confused since it does not provide vivid examples that respond to the world of history. That is why reading it while praying gives more insight in terms of interpretability and
