Monk Life Flashcards
1
Q
What’s then the first service of the day
A
Matins
2
Q
6:15 what do they do
A
Meditation and reading
3
Q
Then what service
A
Lards the second reading
4
Q
At 7:00 what is it
A
Breakfast
5
Q
At 8:00
A
Mass
6
Q
At 9:00
A
They go to their various jobs such as farming working in shops write music or make stained glass
7
Q
1:00 pm what do they do
A
They meet for midday prayer in the church
8
Q
1:10 the have
A
Lunch they don’t talk
9
Q
2:00 they
A
They go back to work
10
Q
6:15 they have
A
A meeting in the chapter house. Matters affecting the monastery are discussed and a chapter from the rule of St Benedict
11
Q
At 6:30
A
The monks go to church for a prayer called vespers
12
Q
At 7:00
A
Quiet time for reading
13
Q
7:30
A
Supper
14
Q
8:00
A
The monks have time for recreation such as reading talking together or watching TV
15
Q
9:00
A
Compline last service of the day
