Thesis; On the value of monasticism

[Laeonathan 5891]

A Thesis on the value of monasticism

written by Roderick de Ruyter, Acolyte 

 

While the common and simple man strifes for riches, power and women, it is far and wide known that these simple needs shouldn’t be a true faithful’s objectives in the mortal world. True fulfillment doesn’t follow each of those who are rich in gold, nor does safety always come with great power for a man’s true destiny is forged not by himself but GODs holy wisdom. Women won’t yield all man joy, they commonly bring deep sorrow, as they are mortal as all humans are.

 

True fulfillminent - the deep feeling of being complete, being where you belong, being loved and accepted – can be found! In humility, modesty and self-control. The prayer to GOD has brought true joy to many men, as they discerned it is HIM who brings true fulfillment. By serving him and only him real joy can be achieved – not just in the mortal world, but beyond.

 

Safety does not exist in the mortal realm, certainly it does not exist in the void. The mightiest King’s army won’t protect a man from death brought by disease. Death comes to all men - sooner or later. But it is GOD who gives safety, not solely by his divine protection in the mortal world, but through the promise of entering the sky to those who are faithful. For true joy and safety will await a man there, as the presence of GOD is what one can put his hope on.

 

Many think of the monks and nuns as poor men and women, however in GODs eyes they are the richest, for they have embraced true virtue and values that are seen fit and are inspired by GOD. It is HIM who gives men happiness and fulfillment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[thesmellypocket 1859]

’To Brother Roderick,

 

Thy most excellent Thesis has been, as thou hast clearly shewed, inspired by the spirit of God, through the intercession of that most glorious monastic, Saint Jude. I just wished to heartily commend thy writing of late, which I will put with the other Judite writings, for Judite though you not be, the spirit of Jude liveth and reigneth in thee. Unfortunately commitments to my flock as Bishop, and to my offices in the Church, has kept me from embracing fully the monastic life. Nevertheless, I still wish to found an Oratory in Helena, with priests and brothers living together: monastic in nature and priestly in duty. If thou art interested in such an idea, I have attached a plan for the Oratory, approved by Daniel VI, for thy reading.

 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AcNieCEvrB7M_tI9dgisqPWSElfMwyn4Lzl6IVhdrn4/edit

 

Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam.

 

Cardinal Pruvia.’