This remarkable video captures life at the Abbey of Gethsemani has rarely been seen, or heard, before. Offered unprecedented access by the Trappist monks of Gethsemani, a team of videographers spent 2 years at the rural Kentucky monastery focusing on the monastic way of life, as well as the areas stunning physical beauty. In addition to showcasing the stark splendor of Gethsemani, the cameras reveal how this former home of Thomas Merton, nurtures its legacy as a center for spiritual renewal and peace.

Featured segments include aspects of:

- Thomas Merton's hermitage and gravesite,

- the Easter Vigil,

- solemn monastic vows,

- a monastic funeral,

- Compline and other monastic hours,

- the wit and wisdom of guest house chaplain Fr. Matthew Kelty,

- making of the renowned Trappist cheese,

- four seasons of natural beauty.

For all who have wished to visit, for those longing to return-- soothing... inspiring... Gethsemani.

The Fons Vitae Thomas Merton Series

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