Ora et Labora Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 My husband just joined the church a couple of months ago! He wants to visit a convent or monastery with me and I was wanting some advise on which one we should go to? I'm thinking a road trip and I live in the houston area so maybe no more than 12 to 15 hours away! I personally have been to Clear Creek Monastery and the Shrine in Hanceville AL (and others but they are too far for a road trip!) So those 2 are definitely options! Any ideas? TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Head northeast to the Dominican nuns in Lufkin at the Monastery of the Infant Jesus: https://www.lufkintxnuns.com/ These are cloistered contemplative women, with perpetual adoration. Then northwest to the Cistercian monastery in Dallas (Our Lady of Dallas): https://www.cistercian.org/abbey/index.html These are monks who run a school. This way, you get your men and your women, your contemplative and your active. Both are habited; both were founded in the 1950's. And for something completely different - probably a different road trip, too - try the Greek Orthodox monastery in Kendalia, TX, a little north of San Antonio. WOWSA! https://holyarchangels.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ora et Labora Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 I have been to the first 2 already but the third I will look into! Thanks Luigi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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