Trappist USA

My name is Sue Schuttinger, and I am the Digital Communications Manager for the 15 Trappist monasteries of monks and nuns here in the United States.

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Interested in the history of Trappist monks and nuns? Go to https://t.co/aXza0d4pei to read and learn more. #TBThursday #Trappist #History #monks #nuns

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"Infinite Virtue
True virtue has no limits, but goes on and on, and especially holy charity, which is the virtue of virtues, and which having a definite object, would become infinite if it could meet with a heart capable of infinity." www.trappists org

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Trappist Communal Worship
According to St. Benedict, Opus Dei, the work of God is to be preferred by the monk above everything else. In Trappist monasteries, we often use these words to describe the Liturgy of the Hours or Divine Office. https://t.co/inwusR9rWk #trappist #prayer

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"When we truly lift our souls to God, there are no obstacles to his grace." https://t.co/AFzDEG8yJC

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Today we join with Trappist monks and nuns and people around the world in celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. May we learn from her in giving the best of ourselves to others. https://t.co/ePwG1G5HtH #Mary #OurLadyOfGuadalupe #Trappist

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Daily Reflection for December 9, 2025
Abba Anthony said, 'Whoever has not experienced temptation cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. 'He even added, 'Without temptations no one can be saved.' How have temptations lead me to greater self knowledge? https://t.co/wPkzCjNPVq

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The Trappist monks and nuns in the 14 monasteries make and sell wonderful gifts and products. A Facebook album has been created featuring a monastery every two days with the products they make and sell and a link to order. Go to https://t.co/n3tjBWEubS. #gifts #trappist #shop

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Holy Cross Trappist Abbey Retreat House-"Due to an unforeseen cancellation, the following dates have become available:             
Jan. 19-23, 2026 – Monday-Friday Retreat            
Jan. 23-25, 2026 – Friday –Sunday Retreat  
Go to  https://t.co/YKqK6R7YBs #retreat  #trappist

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Advent invites us to contemplate again a radically different vision: That warring on one another, in whatever form, has nothing to do with the heart of God, which is revealed most completely and most clearly in the features of Christ Jesus. https://t.co/xDik74HPXf #Advent

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Want to purchase some unique Christmas gifts and support the Trappist monks and nuns too? Go to https://t.co/MRQmW3eunF where an album is being created featuring each of the 14 Trappist monasteries in the USA and the gifts available for purchase. Happy Shopping!

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Prayer is the heart of the monastic life.  It is a mysterious encounter with God, a communion of love, a crying out in praise and intercession for the whole human family.
We come together often throughout the day in the liturgy; this fosters the habit of personal prayer. #prayer

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As we begin to think of Christmas shopping, Trappist monks and nuns make and sell wooden crosses, Gouda cheese, fudge, fruitcakes and more, even caskets. Starting next week visit the series of posts on Facebook https://t.co/rWsSVZlGsu #gifts #gifts

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Desire for God- "Our Lady of the Angels Trappist Monastery in Crozet, VA. Our life is wholly ordered to contemplation. We journey together towards an ever closer personal union with Christ, through mutual care, & a balanced life of prayer, work and study. https://t.co/cuZ2hc1twX

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Trappist Daily Reflection- "Our relationships with one another is a reflection of our communion with Christ." https://t.co/AFzDEG8yJC #tuesdsaythoughts #tramsformationtuesday #trappist

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Trappist Daily Reflection: "Try not to be burdened by possessions, but take only what you need for the task at hand." https://t.co/inwusR9rWk #trappist #SATURDAY_Challenge #SaturdayMotivation #simplicity

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Where is this Trappist Monastery? Is it a monastery of monks? nuns? In which state is it in? Go to https://t.co/HYSqBKjJHE to match the photo and learn more. #trappist #Monastery #WheresWaldo #search #ThursdayThoughts #thursdaymotivation

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Tuesday Thoughts from the Trappists: "How often do we fail to offer others the simple gift of our presence, accepting our brothers and sisters as they are?" https://t.co/AFzDEG8yJC

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Curious why someone would become a cloistered Trappist monk or nun? Want to read their vocation stories? Copy and paste this link https://t.co/OuAlGXGclQ where you can read several stories from Genesee Trappist Abbey. Picture is of Father Isaac Slater. #trappist #vocation #Sat

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"The work of letting go and loving God is called conversion—and that is what life in a Trappist monastery is all about." https://t.co/AFzDEG8yJC #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdaymotivation #explore #trappist

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Private retreats at Our Lady of the Angels Trappist Monastery in Virginia - We offer private retreats in our two guest cottages for a stay of a few days or up to one week. We do ask for a $40 non-refundable deposit. https://t.co/Zg2fIKvk10 #trappist #retreat