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In the research findings of the Early Catholic Monastery several topic were explored. The definition and origination of a monastery, the process of joining a monastery, obedience and discipline, the daily life, and the worship structure with in a monastery. Through these findings is acknowledge that a life as a monk is not easy and is not for all. It is a calling to serve God and it is at a level for each individual to determine their calling in the present day.
Monastery is a term derived from the greek word “monasterion” from the root “mono” meaning alone and the suffix “terion” meaning a place for doing something. A monastery is a place where monks and nuns either live as a community or alone and as a place of prayer (Encarta, 2007). Before the middle ages people often needed an escape from the immorality, materialism and lawlessness of their daily lives. In fact many people craved a spiritual place to help free them from the destruction of society......

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