In this insightful and thought-provoking work, Father Michael Müller explores the nature of the religious life and its importance in the Catholic faith. He examines the history of monasticism, the role of prayer and contemplation, and the challenges and rewards of a life dedicated to God. A must-read for anyone interested in Catholic theology or spiritual practice. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.