Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance (Trappists)
INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTIONS O.C.S.O.
INTRODUCTION
This index to our Constitutions in English is a privately produced document, having no official approval or status. Neither has it any claim to be error-free or to scholarly composition. However it is offered to our English speaking communities as an expression of the bond of unity spoken of in C.71, as a tool to enable us to make better use of our recently approved Constitutions.
The following points should be noted:
1) Alphabetical order is followed for the words indexed, but within each word a more logical is often followed.
2) Plurals follow immediately after singulars, e.g.: abbot, abbots; monastery, monasteries.
3) Some important words are not indexed, simply because the whole Constitutions are about them; e.g.: brothers, Cistercian, monks, Order.
4) In general adjectives are not indexed, but there are exceptions where the adjective is really part of the noun, e.g.: Holy Spirit, human race, pastoral care, temporal administration.
5) Where there are two entries in the Constitutions for the same matter the index will give only the reference most relevant to the word in question. Thus, the Abbot General can with the consent of his council grant an exclaustration in certain cases. This power is referred to in C.62.1 and in St 84.1.C.h. If one looks up "Exclaustration" only the first reference is given. If one looks up "Abbot General - canonical powers" one is directed to the second reference.
6) If a Constitution or Statute is wholly devoted to the topic indexed, there is a line under the reference matter.
7) Differences between the Constitutions for monks and nuns are indicated by (M) or (N).Laurence Walsh, O.C.S.O.
Mount Saint Joseph Abbey
Roscrea, Ireland
Feast of All the Saints who lived under
the inspiration of the Rule of Saint Benedict
13th November 1990
ABBESS - consulted on appointment of chaplains . . . . . . . . . 76.1
chaplain collaborates with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.2
can accompany a visitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.1.A(N)
ABBESSES - who may assist at the General . . . . . . . 78.B.c
Abbot General confirms election of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.2
accepts resignation of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2/40(N)
role in deposition of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84.2.A.c
seeks advice of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84.2
see also: Abbots & AbbessesABBEY - definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.A.a
ABBOT
- FATHER: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.1
care of sick and elderly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2.A
- PASTOR: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.2
monks live under an . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
monks desire to live under an . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
discerns and moderates everything . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.2
governs with reverence for human person . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.3
encourages zeal for Work of God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.2
can indicate in particular cases way of taking part
in Liturgy of Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.2.B
gives instructions re private recitation of Office . . . . . . .19.3
sees that all have leisure for reading & prayer . . . . . . . . . .20
makes provision for times of daily prayer . . . . . . . . . . . .22.A
his directives on fasting to be observed . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
consulted re additional fasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.C
dialogues with brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.4
helped by Fr Immediate in pastoral charge . . . . . . . . . . . .74.1
consulted by Fr Immediate re violations of Rule . . . . . . . . .74.1
visitation and pastoral activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75.2
judges when to give pastoral help outside monastery . . . . . . .31.A
formation - important aspect of pastoral responsibility . . . . .45.3
encourages continuing formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.A
deals pastorally with all who leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
- MASTER: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.3
Christ formed in hearts through teaching of . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
conferences of a means of continuing formation . . . . . . . . .58.A
teaching of a great benefit in formation . . . . . . . . . . . .45.2
sees that brothers can acquire necessary skills . . . . . . . . .58.C
unity between a and novice master . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.1.B
with novice master formulates novitiate policy
and explains it to community. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.1.B
with novice master determines length of postulancy. . . . . . .46.1.A
observes all required by law for admission to
novitiate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
role in readmission of a brother . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
may prolong novitiate by six months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
gives permission for temporal administration to
temporary professed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.2
makes sure temporary professed receive assistance . . . . . . . .53.A
may prolong time of temporary profession . . . . . . . . . . . .52.1
may prolong time of probation for a transfer
brother . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.2.A
admits brother to Solemn Profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
welcomes newly professed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56.1
mentioned in formula of profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56.3
notifies pastor of solemn profession . . . . . . . . . . . . .56.1.B
obligations re ordaining brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57- PHYSICIAN: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.4
provides for communal celebration of Sacrament of
Reconciliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.2.A
consent of a of both monasteries needed for change
of stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
requesting Abbot General to send a monk temporarily
to another monastery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.B
role regarding departure of solemnly professed . . . . . . . . . .64
role regarding dismissal of a monk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65- POWER OF GOVERNANCE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
has authority to give orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.3
normally has final decision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
selects officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
officials follow a's instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
responsibility for temporal administration . . . . . . . . . . .41.2
powers in temporal administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.1
consent needed to make investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.1.B
member of conventual chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
obliged to assist at General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
may invite superior of a foundation to General Chapter. . . . .78.A.a
a of founding house becomes Fr Immediate . . . . . . . . . . . .73.A
consulted before a delegated visitor appointed . . . . . . . . .75.A
determines with consent of Council limits of
enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.2(M)/29.4(N)
gives permission for outsiders to enter and for
monks to leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.2(M)/29.3(N)
his permission needed for a monk's absence . . . . . . . . . . .13.3
may visit rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1.B- CONSULTATION: principles of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
conventual chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
makes known what is of concern to all . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.4
suggestions for General Chapter may be submitted
through the a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.2.A- ELECTION: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
from among the brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.1
eligible to be elected Abbot General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83- RESIGNATION: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
accepted by the General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Abbot General may accept with consent of his
Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.C.b
If a elected General his abbacy becomes vacant . . . . . . . . .83.B- DEPOSITION: prerogative of General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Abbot General needs consent of his Council to begin
process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.C.cABBOTS - come together for General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.1pass laws for the monks at General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . .77.2
obligation to care for a new foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
of Region consulted re suspension of right of a
monastery to receive postulants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.BABBOTS & ABBESSES - solicitude for all the communities . . . . . . . 4.2all pertaining to integrity of Order's patrimony
and structures treated by Gen Chapters of a & a . . . . . . .72.2ABBOT GENERAL - PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.1recourse to for all the Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.2.B
- CANONICAL POWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.2 & 3
also the following re:GENERAL CHAPTER
- role in relationship of the two g c . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72.3
- obliged to attend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
- suggestions for g c may be given to Abbot General . . . . . .77.2.A
- consent required for superiors foundations to attend. . . . .78.A.aCENTRAL COMMISSION - under presidency of . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
- may invite participants to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.CPERMANENT COUNCIL - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1
- powers used only with consent of . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.C
- powers used only after consultation with . . . . . . . . . .84.1.D
- acts collegially with in dismissal of a monk . . . . . . .84.1.E
- seeks advice of some abbesses in matters which
have reference to the nuns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.2
- Central Commission in session acts as plenary
council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.JPROCURATOR GENERAL - acts under authority of . . . . . . . . .84.1.H
VISITATIONS - reports of sent to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75.2.C
- communicates reports of to permanent council . . . . . . . .84.1.F
- notified by Visitor of dangerous economic
situation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.3.ACOMMUNITIES - consent to postpone abbatial election . . . . . .39.2.B
- confirms abbatial elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.6
- sent acts of abbatial elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.6.B
- norms governing use of conversation for each
community to be approved by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.BINDIVIDUALS - may send a monk temporarily to
another monastery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.B
- role in obtaining an indult for a monk to leave . . . . . . . . .64
- role in the dismissal of a monk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65- ELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83.1
- RESIGNATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83.2
- if hindered in duties Abbot of Citeaux
investigates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85.B- DEATH - Abbot of Citeaux takes charge of Order at
death . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85ABBOT OF CITEAUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85ABSENCE - from monastery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.3
from novitiate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50ABSENT - voting rights of the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.3
period of waiting before restoration of voting
rights to brother who was . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38.B.bABSTINENCE - from meat at all times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.BACCOUNTS - to be kept by the monastery . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.1.A
to be inspected by Visitor during visitation . . . . . . . . .43.3.A
to be inspected by competent person periodically . . . . . .43.3.AADMINISTRATION - Abbot General responsible for ordinary
a of the Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.2.C
Procurator General responsible if Ab Gen prevented. . . . . . .84.1.I
see also: Temporal Administration.ADMISSION - to monastery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
to novitiate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
to temporary profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
to solemn profession. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54AGE - Abbot: 35 to be elected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.3.A
Abbot: at 75 submits resignation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.A
Abbot General: 40 to be elected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83.1.A
Abbot General: offers resignation to General Chapters
nearest 75th birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83.2.A
Members of Permanent Council: 40 to be elected . . . . . . .84.1.A
Novice Master: 30 to be appointed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47.A
AGED - to be surrounded with care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2ALBERIC, Saint - established Citeaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
ALIENATION - temporalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
ANGER - not to be prolonged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.1
ANOINTING OF SICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2.A
APOSTOLATE OF MONKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
see also: Fruitfulness, apostolicAPPEAL - instances of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.2.B
ARCHITECTURE - heritage expressed in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
ART - alienation of objects of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.2
ASCETICISM - monastic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
work an occasion of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26ASH WEDNESDAY - bread & water for main meal . . . . . . . . . . . .28.A
ATTORNEY - consent needed to give power of . . . . . . . . . . . .44.3.B
AUTHORITY - of abbot received from God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.1
supreme a exercised at the General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . .71.3
supreme a in respective General Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . .77.2BAPTISM - consecration renewed by profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
BEATIFICATION - causes for assigned by General Chapter . . . . . .79.A.i
BEAUTY - monastery conspicuous for pleasant appearance . . . . . . .27.A
BELT - leather b traditional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.A
BENEDICT, Saint - tradition of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
see also: Rule ofBENEFACTORS - rights of when a monastery is being
suppressed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67.2BERNARD, Saint - propagated Cistercian reform . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
BISHOP - monks cultivate good relations with . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Fr Immediate of nuns proposes chaplain to . . . . . . . . . . . .76.1
consent for cleric to live eremitical life outside
monastic property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.3.A(M)
consent for nun to leave monastery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.6(N)
consent for nun to ermit life within walls of monastery . . . 13.4(N)
consent for exclaustrated cleric in diocese . . . . . . . . . 62.1(M)
exclaustrated, especially a cleric, under care of . . . . . . . .62.2
consulted if question of closing a monastery . . . . . . . . . .67.1
BLESSEDNESS - sought through simplicity and work . . . . . . . . . . 3.3BLESSING OF ABBOT - given at an appropriate time . . . . . . . . .39.6.A
ritual of the Order to be followed in . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.6.CBODY - authority over b not retained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
BOOKS - statute regarding publication of . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.A.g
BUILDINGS - construction and demolition of . . . . . . . . . . . .44.3.A
simplicity evident in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
such that they safeguard solitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.1
in which monks live and work strictly reserved
to them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.2BURSAR - chosen by the abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
appointment, powers, responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.1CALL, CALLED - see: God, call of
CANONIZATION - causes for assigned by General Chapter. . . . . . .79.A.i
CARE - all called to mutual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.2
abbots to encompass new foundation with fraternal . . . . . . . .69.1
see also: Pastoral CareCELIBACY - profession of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
CELLARER - see: Bursar
COENOBITIC LIFE - see: Life, common
CENTRAL COMMISSION - see: Commission, Central
CHANT - heritage expressed in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
CHAPLAIN OF NUNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
CHAPTER, CONVENTUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
- ABBATIAL ELECTION: elects the abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.2
may obtain permission for a 6 year abbatial term . . . . . . .39.4.A
consulted by president for election re 6 year term . . . . . .39.4.B
consulted by president of election if question
of restoring voting rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.3.B.b
consent required by president of election to
limit the number of ballots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.5
consulted by Fr Immediate if question of
postponing an election . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.2.B- CONSULTATION: abbot consults brothers by means of. . . . . . . .36.1
when prescribed by law needed for validity . . . . . . . . . . .36.2
cases in which two-thirds majority consent needed. . . . . . . .37.A
also: to suppress the monastery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67.1
cases in which absolute majority consent needed . . . . . . . .37.B
also: to appoint abbot as Fr Immediate of nuns . . . . . .74.3
of communities involved for a change of filiation. . . .73.B(M)/C(N)
by abbot if question of ordaining a brother . . . . . . . . . . .57
some members of compose the abbot's council . . . . . . . . . . .38CHAPTER, GENERAL
- PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.1
abbots & abbesses exercise pastoral responsibility
through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
superiors collegially exercise pastoral care and
supreme authority at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71.3- NATURE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.2
- CONVOCATION: ordinarily convoked every three years. . . . . . .77.2.C
convoked by Abbot General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.2
extraordinary Gen Chapter convoked by Abbot General . . . . . . .80.H- PREPARATION FOR: by Central Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Regional Conferences prepare for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81.A
Centr. Comm. coordinates initiatives from Regional
Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.E
Centr. Comm. can work with C.C. of abbesses to prepare . . . . .80.F
any brother may submit suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.2.A
all have free recourse to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.2.B- PARTICIPANTS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
presided over by Abbot General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.2
presided over by Abbot of Citeaux in absence of
Abbot General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85.A- COMPETENCE - principal instances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
approves Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
elects representatives of Regions to Central Commission . . . .80.B.d
may elect others to Central Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.B
approves Statute on Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68.2
approves rights and obligations of Fr Immediate of nuns . . . . .74.3
approves appointment of Fr Immediate . . . . . . . . .74.3(M)/3.A(N)
function re changes of filiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73.B
lays down conditions for electing an abbot for a
fixed term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.4
judges whether to prolong government by superior
ad nutum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.2.B
establishes norms for Cistercian Rite . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.1.A
establishes norms for expressing patrimony in
different cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3
determines sums re extraordinary administration . . . . . . . .44.3
given a financial summary of Generalate . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.G
can decide to suppress a monastery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67.1(M)
can decide to petition to suppress monastery . . . . . . . . 67.1(N)- FOLLOW-UP: Abbot General acts in name of Gen Chapt . . . . . . .82.2
Abbot General accountable for administration to . . . . . . .82.2.C
Central Commission can give provisional
interpretation of decisions of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.G
Communities observe norms of in expressing
patrimony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3
Visitor observes precepts of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75.2
various ways of exercising pastoral care under
the guidance of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71.4- INTERDEPENDENCE: the two Chapters treat of matters
regarding patrimony and structures of Order . . . . . . . . . .72.2
distinction between competence of the two Gen Chapters. . . . . .72.3
together with Chapt of abbesses elects Abbot General. . . . . . .83.1
together with Chapt of abbesses accepts his
resignation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83.2
has ecclesiastical power of governance for whole
Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.2
CHARACTER OF ORDER - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4CHARITY - Cistercians have one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3
communities united in bond of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
monasteries bound together in bond of . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7l.1
General Chapter fosters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.1
Fr Immediate tries to correct with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74.1
abbot treats those leaving with evangelical . . . . . . . . . . .59.2
to be observed in imposed exclaustrations . . . . . . . . . . .62.1.A
brothers to observe Constitutions in spirit of
fraternal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
CHARITY, CHARTER OF - expression of Cist vocation andmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
communities united through filiation according to . . . . . . . . .73
government of Order according to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
live according to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3
Visitor to observe spirit of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75.2
CHASTITY, celibate c not a human skill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.2
profession of celibacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10CHEERFULNESS - brothers to run with a spirit of . . . . . . . . . .33.2
officials to fulfil office with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
CHRIST - Body of, built up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
community forms a single . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.1
coming of, Vigils an anticipation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
concern of, fasting a sharing of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
following of, monks f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
deny themselves to f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
footsteps of C through work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
goodness and kindness of, shown by abbot . . . . . . . . . . . .33.2
healing in name of, by abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.4
law of, fulfilling the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
love of, formed in hearts of the brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
prefer nothing to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5
those who prefer nothing to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.1
likeness of, brother helped to grow into . . . . . . . . . . . .56.1
mission of, monks participate in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
mystery of, sharing in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.1
led to knowledge of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
mystical body of, caused to grow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
obedience of, who was o until death . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
"philosophy" of, brothers to learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
priestly function of, in Work of God . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.1
peace and hope of, share something of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
school of, abbot a master in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.3
stature of, brothers attain a measure in fullness of . . . . .45.1
sufferings of, participating in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
union with, each one dedicated to Mary in . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
Eucharist is communion of brothers in . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
organization of monastery directed to . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5- EMBODIED IN: abbot, representative of . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.1
brother, who gives himself to C, in sol profession . . . . . . .56.1
guests, who are welcomed as . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
needy, who are welcomed as . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
sick and aged, who are looked after as . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2.A
Vicar of, bound to obey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
CHURCH - approves Cistercian vocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1authority of abbot through ministry of . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.1
fidelity to, Constitutions to be observed in
spirit of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
mission of, monk's participation in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
participate in as contemplative presence . . . . . . . . .68.1
mystery of, knowledge of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
monastic community forms a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
needs of, temporal help for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.3
role in, try to carry out particular . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.4
teaching of, adhered to in temporal administration. . . . . . . .41.2
unity of, share desire for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
unity with, through Eucharist grow in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
through Work of God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.1- LOCAL: monks part of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
good relations with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
CITEAUX - Mother of us all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1Fathers of, and simplicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Queen of, B.V.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Visitation of made by Abbot General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.2
see also: Abbot of CiteauxCLAIM - for services, those who leave not entitled to. . . . . . . .59.2
CLAIRVAUX - Bernard of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
CLERIC - admission of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.3
eremitical life of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.3.A(M)
exclaustration of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
leaving monastic life, norms to be followed . . . . . . . . . . . .64CLERICAL INSTITUTE - Abbot General recognized in law
as a supreme moderator of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.3CLOAK - worn by temporary professed and novices . . . . . . . . . .12.B
CLOTHING - monastic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
simplicity evident in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
use of by exclaustrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62.2COLLABORATION - organs of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
COMMISSION, CENTRAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
may invite experts and observers to General Chapter . . . . . .78.B.b
consulted by Abbot of Citeaux if Abbot General is
incapacitated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85.B
meeting within 3 months if Abbot General dies . . . . . . . . . .85
Regional Conferences help in preparation of
meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81.A- OF ABBESSES - consulted by the Abbot General . . . . . . . . .84.2.A
may work with Cen Com of abbots to prepare General
Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.F
two of its members to assist at General Chapter . . . . . . .78.B.c
meeting within 3 months if Abbot General dies . . . . . . . . . .85
consulted by Abbot of Citeaux if Abbot General is
incapacitated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85.BCOMMISSIONS, INTER-CAPITULAR - established etc by
General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.A.dCOMMON - all things in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
table 13.1.A
life: not to be prejudiced by private rooms . . . . . . . . . .13.1.B
right and duty to participate in . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.1COMMUNION - Brothers make their way in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
fostered by Liturgy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.1
by Regional Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
by silence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
in Christ through the Eucharist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
of monasteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1-2
of monks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1COMMUNITY - NATURE: fundamental unit of Order . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
composition of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
brother united with by profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
monks form a stable c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
forms a single body in Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.1
dedicated to B.V.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
spiritual gifts not lacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
spiritual state of concern to all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.2
silence assures solitude of monk in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24- FORMATION - available to c all through life . . . . . . . . . . . .58
various means which contribute to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.A
abbot's conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.3.A
role of c in process of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.3
help and example of c of great value in . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.2
help of c to novices in overcoming
obstacles in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.2
novitiate policy explained by abbot to c . . . . . . . . . . .49.1.B- LAW: consultation of c in matters affecting its
welfare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.1
consultation if question of abbot resigning . . . . . . . . . . .40.B
General Chapter's obligations to each c . . . . . . . . . . . .79.A.b
monks committed to live perpetually in own c . . . . . . . . .56.1
newcomers reception by c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.1
nuns - chaplain of and own c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76.3.A
Fr Immediate of, consent of c for nomination . . . . . . . . .76.1
social justice: c faithful to Churches teaching on. . . . . . . .41.2
speaking, norms governing drawn up by . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.B
transfer brother to live six months in . . . . . . . . . . . .46.2.A
visitation, co-operation of c at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75.2
welfare of c safeguarded by abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59.2.A- LITURGY: celebrated by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.1
dispensation of c in special cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.2.C
evidence of spiritual character of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.1
expression of spirit of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.2.A
participation of guests arranged by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.C
participation of brothers in special cases to have
regard for the needs of c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.2.B- WORK: drawn together by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
right and duty of each one to serve c by . . . . . . . . . . . .41.1
served in a special way by priests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
COMMUNITIES - CHARITY: bond of charity unites . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1in dialogue express patrimony in new ways . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3
mutual assistance given in formation work . . . . . . . . . . .45.3.B
the two General Chapters exercise solicitude for all c . . . . . 4.2
helped by visits of Abbot General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.1- LAW: Abbot General cannot make decisions about
goods or persons of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.2
representative of c sede vacante may attend
General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78.A.c
respond to Abbot General's requests for personnel
for Generalate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.2.B
recreation not held in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.ACOMPUNCTION - prayer in a spirit of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
CONFERENCES - given by the abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.3.A.
means of continuing formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.A
Regional: see Regional ConferencesCONFESSION - see: Reconciliation
CONFESSOR - nuns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.1
CONFIDENCE - brothers to approach abbot with . . . . . . . . . . .33.3.B
CONFIRMATION - election of abbot needs c of Abbot Gen. . . . . . . 39.6
election of Abbot General does not need c . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Sacrament, renewed by profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8CONSCIENCE - manifestation of not to be induced . . . . . . . . .33.3.B
CONSECRATION - to God, Cistercian way of life . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
by profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
cowl is a sign of monk's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12CONSTITUTIONS - fruit of renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.4
life as defined in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Charter of Charity interpreted by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
Abb.Gen. as supreme moderator according to norms of . . . . . . 82.3
supreme authority exercised according to . . . . . . . . . . . .77.2
changes in the c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72.2
decided by the General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.A.aCONSULTATION - of the brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
of the nuns regarding a chaplain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
of the two Gen Chapters re changes in Constitutions
and Statutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.2.ACONTEMPLATION - the Order wholly devoted to . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CONTEMPLATIVE LIFE - in mission of evangelization . . . . . . . . .68.1
is monk's apostolate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
nourished by lectio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
by liturgical cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.2CONTINENCE - profession of perfect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
CONVERSION - vow of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
of life by profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
in formula of profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.3(M)/57(N)CO-OPERATION - fraternal, fostered by Reg.Conferences . . . . . . . .81
mutual, all called to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.2
with the abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.3CORRECTION - brotherly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.1.A
by General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.1COUNCIL
- ABBOT'S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
abbot's means for consulting the brothers . . . . . . . . . . . .36.1
legal standing of views of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.2
consulted by abbot re ordaining a brother . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
enclosure limits decided by abbot with consent of . . . . . . . .29.2- ABBOT GENERAL'S - permanent c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1
members reside with Abbot General in Rome . . . . . . . . . . .82.2.A
assist at General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
resignation & election of successor to . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.C.d
role in obtaining indult for a monk to leave . . . . . . . . . . .64
Central Commission acts as extended council . . . . . . . . . . .80.J- VATICAN II - Appeal for monastic way in new Churches . . . . . .68.1
mandate to renew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.3
renewal in spirit of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.4COWL - white c characteristic Cistercian garment . . . . . . . . . . .12
CRAFT - practice of spiritual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CRAFTS - heritage expressed in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
CREATION - sharing in the divine work of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
CULTURE - adaption to local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
patrimony expressed in own . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3CUSTOM - fasting according to c of the Order . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
see also: Local CustomDAUGHTER-HOUSE - abbot of can be elected . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.3.B
superior of has vote in election of abbot . . . . . . . . . . . .39.2
abbot of can be elected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.3.B
superior of has vote in election of abbot . . . . . . . . . . . .39.2
Fr Immediate watches over progress of . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74.1
fully responsible sede vacante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.1
ensures election takes place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74.2DAY - Work of God a means of sanctifying . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.1.A
extended throughout the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20DEACON - ordination of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
DEATH - Christ obedient until . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
obedient until . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
obedience until - in formula of profession . . . . . . 56.3(M)/57(N)DECLARATION ON CISTERCIAN LIFE - General Chapter 1969 . . . . . . .Pr.3
DECREE ON UNIFICATION - 1965 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.A
DELEGATES - and superiors constitute Regional Conference . . . . . .81.a
Reg Conf may send one who is not a superior to Gen Chap . . . . .81.B
Reg Conf d does not have a vote at Gen Chap . . . . . . . . . .78.B.a
suggestions for Gen Chap may be sent through regional d77.2.A
- OF SUPERIORS unable to attend may assist at Gen Chap . . . .78.A.bDELEGATED POWER - of superior of monastery still
part of motherhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34.1.A
of superior ad nutum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34.1.BDENIAL - of self to follow Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
DEPARTURES - from monastery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-65
DEPOSITION - of abbesses, Abbot Gen seeks advice re . . . . . .84.2.A.c
of abbots - prerogative of General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Abbot General needs consent of council . . . . . . . . .84.1.C.c
of officials of Order, prerogative of Gen Chpt . . . . . . . . . . .79DESERT - monks called by God into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
DESIRE - spiritual d aroused by fasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
DEVELOPMENT - personal d fostered by work . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
DIALOGUE - abbot available for personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.3
organs of d which have developed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
communities in d with other communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3
through Regional Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81.CDIFFICULTY - mutual encouragement/support in time of . . . . . . . . 4.1
DIGNITY - personal d fostered by private rooms . . . . . . . . . .13.1.B
DIRECTION - novice master to be capable of giving . . . . . . . . . .47
DIRECTIVES ON FORMATION - (Ratio Institutionis) . . . . . . . . .45.3.A
for the temporary professed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53DISCERNMENT - at abbatial elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.2
in selecting brothers for a foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . .69.1.A
of novice's character by novice master . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.2
of novice's spiritual growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51DISCIPLINE - of heart and action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
of living, brother binds himself to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
an expression of consecration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
postulants initiated into spiritual d . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.1.ADISMISSAL - of professed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
DISMISSED - equity towards those who are . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59.2
DISPENSING - Abbot Gen has power of d in all that pertains to the proper law of the Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.2
Abbot Gen may dispense a community from one or two
of the Little Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.2.C
abbot's role in d from Liturgy of Hours . . . . . . . . . . . .19.2.BDISPUTE - brothers to make peace in any . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.1
DIVINE - see: God
DOCTRINE - body of d set forth in R.B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1
common tradition of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71.1DONORS - rights of donors if a monastery is being
suppressed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67.2DYING - to be surrounded with care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2
EARTH - minds on heaven while dwelling on . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
ECUMENISM - desire for unity of all Christians . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
ELDERLY - to be surrounded with care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2
ELECTION - of abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
of abbot's council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.A
of Abbot General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
of Abbot General's council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.A
voting in elections by secret ballot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.2
voting rights restored by president of e . . . . . . . . . . .36.3.B.bENCOURAGEMENT - abbots gives brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.2
all brothers give novices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.1
communities offer one another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1ENCLOSURE - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.2(M)/29.5(N)
ENVIRONMENT - brothers careful to look after . . . . . . . . . . . .27.A
place of silence and calm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20EQUILIBRIUM - essential to Cistercian way of life . . . . . . . . .14.2
EQUITY - in case of an imposed exclaustration . . . . . . . . . .62.1.A
to those leaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59.2EREMITICAL LIFE - see: Hermits
EUCHARIST - celebration of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.3EVANGELIZATION - participation in mission of . . . . . . . . . . . .68.1
EXAMPLE - abbot sustains brothers by his . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.3
all support novices by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.1
of community in formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.2
solemnly professed brother helped by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56.1EXCLAUSTRATION - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
EXORDIUM PARVUM - expression of Cistercian vocation and
mission Pr.1EXPERIENCE - of seniors a benefit in formation . . . . . . . . . . .45.2
EXPERTS - in human development used where necessary . . . . . . . .49.2
invited by Central Commission to General Chapter . . . . . . . .78.B.b
monastery accounts to be examined by . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.3.AFAITH - each one dedicated to Mary in order of . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
solemn profession made in a spirit of . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56.1
spirit of f at abbatial election . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.2
strengthened by lectio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21FAITHFUL - may be admitted to monastic Church . . . . . . . . . . .29.2
monasteries are holy places for the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.BFASTING - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
a means of purity of heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25FATHER - praise offered to God the Father . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.1
praise of the Father's glory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
abbot ministers to the community as a . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.1FATHERS - abbot renews himself with wisdom of . . . . . . . . . . .33.3
novice master to be capable of handing on wisdom of . . . . . . . .47
patristic resources used for formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58FATHER IMMEDIATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
abbot of founding house becomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.A(M)
approved by General Chapters for monastery of nuns . . . . . . 73.A(N)
consent needed for nun to leave monastery. . . . . . . . . . . 13.3(N)
to watch over enclosure of nuns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.6(N)
consent needed to oblige a brother
to transfer temporarily. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.B
his report before suppressing monastery . . . . . . . . . . . . .67.1
consulted if abbot offers resignation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.B
if question of imposed exclaustration . . . . . . . . . . . . .62.1.A
election - responsible for daughter house sede
vacante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.1
right to postpone an election . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.1.B
presides at election . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.2
filiation takes its juridic form in function of . . . . . . . . . .73
recourse to, freely available to all . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.2.B
suggestions for General Chapter may be sent through . . . . . .77.2.B
suspension right to receive postulants, function of. . . . . . . 79.B
Visitation made by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75.1
a delegate visitor sends his report to . . . . . . . . . . . . .75.2.C
a delegate visitor notifies of dangerous
financial situation to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.3.A
FIDELITY - to the Church, Constitutions in spirit of . . . . . . . . .86
to monastic life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
in formula of profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56.3FILIATION - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
pastoral care exercised through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
do do do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71.4FINANCE - see: Temporal Administration
committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.2
difficulties re f in a new foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . .69.1.BFOOD - simplicity in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
FORMATION - in Cistercian life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-58
a community unable to give proper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.B
isolated monasteries given help for . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69.1.C
secretary for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.J
separation from world. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.2(M)/29.5(N)FOUNDATIONS - new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-70
approval for, right of General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
by Abbot General with council's consent . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.C.a
consent of conventual chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37.A.b-d
do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37.B.f
members chosen for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38.C.c
naming superior of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38.C.b
novitiate, permission by Abbot General . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.C.a
juridic standing as a local community . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.A.d
becoming an autonomous monastery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73.AFOUNDATIONS OF NUNS - Abbot General and . . . . . . . . . . . .84.2.A.b
maintain a close connection with mother house. . . . . . . . . 69.3(N)FOUNDERS OF CITEAUX
- gave Benedictine tradition specific form . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ideas of adapted to modern conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
vocation and mission from God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1FOUNDERS OF MONASTERY - being suppressed, rights of . . . . . . . .67.2
FOUNDING HOUSE - abbot of becomes Fr Immediate . . . . . . . . . . .73.A
helps simple priory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.A.cFRUGALITY - to characterize lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
FRUITFULNESS - hidden mode of apostolic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7FURNISHINGS - simplicity to be evident in . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
GENERALATE - Abbot General responsible . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.2.A
expenses of shared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.G
financial summary given to General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.G
personnel of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.2.BGENEROSITY - re possibility of a foundation . . . . . . . . . . . .68.1
GOD - action of - grow in docility to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.3
authority of abbot received from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.1
call of - brothers gathered together by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
brothers to run along the way G called them . . . . . . . . .33.2
indications of in aspirants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.1
to the desert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
to this place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
vocation of founders received from . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
commandments of - officials to keep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
confession of sin daily to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.2
consecration to- Cistercian way of life one of . . . . . . . . . . . 7
hours before sunrise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
monastic profession the means . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
faith in - strengthened by lectio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
grace of - gifts received by each according to . . . . . . . . . .14.1
if inspired by, to fast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.C
household of - abbot to be worthy steward of . . . . . . . . . . .39.2
abbot steward of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.2
no one to be saddened in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
image of - brothers created in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.3
Kingdom of - zeal for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
likeness of - restoration of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.1
love of - unity of spirit in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1
majesty of - monks render a service to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
mindfulness of - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
fostered by silence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
mission of founders from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
people of - harmony with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
serve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
praise to - sacrifice of in Liturgy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.1
prayer to - abbot prays for each to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.2
for the brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
hours before sunrise consecrated to . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
humble condition of creature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
possible because of silence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
uncomplicated relationship with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
presence of - continual mindfulness of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
reasons for a monk leaving weighed in . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
profession: before God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.3(M)/57(N)
providence of - led to monastery by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
monasteries are holy places by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.B
trust in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
seeking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
by following the Gospel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
indication of suitability of a novice . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
speaking heart to heart with in lectio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
vocation - correspondence with divine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.3
of founders from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
word of - see: Word of God
Work of - see: Work of God
worship of - monks dedicate themselves to . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2GOOD FRIDAY - bread and water for main meal . . . . . . . . . . . .28.A
GOODS - see: Temporal Administration
GOSPEL - correction in spirit of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.1.A
law of, in temporal administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.2
Rule of Benedict interpretation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.3
seek God by following . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
supreme law of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4GOVERNANCE - chaplain of nuns not involved in . . . . . . . . . . .76.3
ecclesiastical power of in Gen Chapter of Abbots . . . . . . . . .77.2
of the Order and communion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2GUESTS - reception of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
HABIT - see: Clothing
HEALTH - adequate in aspirants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.1
promoted by work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
right to vote of those absent for reasons of . . . . . . . . . .36.3.AHEART - attentiveness of, favoured by silence . . . . . . . . . . . .24
apostolic concern carried in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
B. V. M. never far from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
discipline of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
fasting arouses spiritual desire in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
purity of - see: Purity of Heart
seeking God with all their . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.1
simplicity of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
thoughts of, discussed with abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.3.B
unity of, among the brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
HEAVEN - citizens of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
monks' hearts set on things of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
see also: Kingdom of HeavenHELP - communities offer one another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
foundations in financial difficulties given . . . . . . . . . .69.1.B
given by Fr Immediate to abbot of daughter house . . . . . . . . .74.1
Abbot General to superiors and communities . . . . . . . . . . . .82.1
given to remote monasteries with formation . . . . . . . . . . .69.1.C
monks and nuns offer mutual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72.1
paternity and filiation expressed through mutual . . . . . . . . . .73HERMIT - abbot an allow brother to live as . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.3
living eremitical life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.3.A(M)/.4(N)
right of vote of those absent because of erem life . . . . . . .36.3.AHERITAGE - see: Patrimony
HIDDEN - fruitfulness builds up Body of Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
life a means to purity of heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
mode of apostolic fruitfulness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
monks dedicated to God in a life that is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2HIERARCHY - relationship with Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
HOLY PLACES - monasteries are . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.B
HOLY SEE - Abbot General spokesman for Order with . . . . . . . .82.2.C
consults abbesses re relations of Order with . . . . . .84.2.A.a
Cistercian Rite confirmed by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.1.A
extraordinary administration, permission needed for . . . . . . .44.2
free recourse of brothers to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.2.B
prolonged absence of nun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.3(N)
indult of exclaustration for nuns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.1(N)
imposed exclaustration by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62.1.A
indult for a monk to leave requested from . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
petition to suppress monastery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67.1(N)
Procurator General the one who deals with . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.H
recourse to for changes in Constitutions . . . . . . . . . . . . .72.2
HOLY SPIRIT - breath of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86docility to in consultations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.1
inspirations of, silence opens the mind to . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
joy of 86
work of sanctification of, in the liturgy . . . . . . . . . . . .17.1
working of, compliance with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
formation through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.1HOPE - of Christ shared with fellow-pilgrims . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
of entering Kingdom of Heaven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1HOSPITALITY - generous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
see also: GuestsHUMAN RACE - service of monks to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
zeal for salvation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31HUMILITY - correction offered by brothers with . . . . . . . . . .15.1.A
by Fr.Immediate with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74.1
fasting expresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
novice zealous for humiliations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
opinion offered with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.1
service of one another with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2
struggle with pride through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3HUNGRY - Christ's concern for, shared by fasting . . . . . . . . . . .28
ILLNESS - see: Sick
INCORPORATION OF MONASTERIES, function of General Chapter. . . . . . .79
INFIRMITY - see: Sick
INITIATIVE - brothers encouraged to take . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.3
INTENTION CORDIS - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
INTERDEPENDENCE - Abbot General, election of . . . . . . . . . . . .83.1
resignation, acceptance of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83.2
Constitutions & Statutes, changes in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72.2
patrimony & structures of Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72.2
limits of competence of each Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72.3INVESTMENTS - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.1.B
JESUS - personal love for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5
JOY - of the Holy Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
run with cheerful and happy spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.2
Sunday, a day of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.3JOURNEY - difficulties of spiritual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.2
JUSTICE - community faithful to Church teaching on social. . . . . .41.2
KINDNESS - abbot shows kindness of Christ to all . . . . . . . . . .33.2
guests received with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
relatives of brothers received with utmost . . . . . . . . . . . .30.DKINGDOM OF HEAVEN - celibacy for sake of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
hope of entering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
zeal for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31LA TRAPPE - Cistercians of Our Lady of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.2
LABOUR - see: Work
LANDS - management of, part of heritage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
LAW - Abb. General can dispense re proper law of Order . . . . . . .82.2
does not have power to pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.2
General Chapter of abbots legislates for monks . . . . . . . . . .77.2
Monasteries of Order joined by common tradition of . . . . . . . .71.1
Order and each monastery juridical persons by . . . . . . . . . . .42
permanent council of Abbot General competent in
matters defined by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1
Visitation - precepts of, observed at . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75.2LAW, CIVIL - abbot & bursar normally only ones to act in . . . . . .43.1
abbot to have sound knowledge of social legislation. . . . . . .59.2.A
renunciation before solemn profession to be valid in . . . . . . . .55
suppressed monastery to be disposed of in acc. with. . . . . . . .67.2
tradesmark etc to be safeguarded in . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.1.CLAY BROTHERS - from beginning Order received . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
fully members of community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.ALECTIO DIVINA - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
continuing formation and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.A
equilibrium between this and other exercises . . . . . . . . . . .14.2
leisure for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
novices instructed in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.1
private rooms should foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1.B
Sunday, day for special emphasis on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.3LEISURE - for reading and prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
LENT - fast of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
lectio in common during . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21.Ade LESTRANGES, Dom Augustine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.2
LIBRARY - helps continuing formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.A
LIFE - Christian, Eucharist source and summit . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cistercian way of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
cenobitic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
equilibrium necessary to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.2
formation in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
ordinary, obscure & laborious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5
orientation etc that constitutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.3
relationships that constitute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
spread of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
Visitation motivates brother towards . . . . . . . . . . . .75.2
Common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
brother's right and duty to participate in . . . . . . . . .16.1
conforms to Gospel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
eternal - desired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
may Christ lead all to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5
fraternal way of, Christ formed through . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
hidden, monks dedicated to God in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
monastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
desire for authentic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.3
everything in monastery appropriate to . . . . . . . . . . . .27
extending to another place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68.1
fidelity to, a service to people of God . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
formation by means compatible with . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.A
lectio, a practice of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
liturgy, an important component of . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.2
media made use of with safeguards because of . . 29.2(M)/29.8(N)
newcomers lead by novice master to share in . . . . . . . . .49.1
received kindly to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.1
novice grows through participation in . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
novice master well formed in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
particular culture, not bound to any . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
solemn profession, a commitment to live . . . . . . . . . . .56.1
temporary profession, an undertaking of . . . . . . . . . . .52.1
work, its duration determined by demands of . . . . . . . . .26.A
zeal for the Kingdom of God and fidelity to . . . . . . . . . .31
LIFESTYLE - characterized by simplicity and frugality . . . . . . . .27LITURGY - celebration of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-19
Christ formed in hearts through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
Constitutions - changes in them regarding . . . . . . . . . . . .72.2
formation by means of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.A
makes use of resources of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
modifications in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.2
simplicity in celebrating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
when celebrating in monasteries of nuns . . . . . . . . . . . . .76.2
LIVELIHOOD - derived mainly from communities own work . . . . . . . .41
provided for by work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26LOCAL - CHURCH - good relations with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
- CUSTOM - details of Rule modified according to . . . . . . 19.1.A(M)
guests welcomed according to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30- CONDITIONS - habit can be adapted to . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.A
- COMMUNITY - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
- CULTURE - adaptation to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
- CUSTOM - celebrate Hours at times in accord with . . . . . . .19.1.A
oblates participate in community life acc. to . . . . . . . . 6.B- NEEDS -duration of work determined by . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.A
- USAGE - use of private rooms according to . . . . . . . . . .13.1.B
monasteries accounts according to . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.1.ALOVE - abbot strives to be loved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.2
brothers make way towards fulness of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
community a school of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
law of the common life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1
obstacles in school of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.2
sick looked after with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2.AMARY, B.V. - communities and monks dedicated to . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
formation aided by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.1
formula of profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.3(M)/57(N)
help of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
never far from hearts of monks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22MASTER - abbot a m. - see: Abbot, Master
of novices - see: Novice MasterMATURITY - aspirants need adequate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.1
fostered by work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
obstacles to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.2
MEAT - abstinence from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.BMEDIA - discretion in use of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.2
MEDITATION - during hours before sunrise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
MINDFULNESS OF GOD - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
through God's Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
silence fosters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24MISSION - Cistercian, expressed in Exordium Parvum . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
of Christ, monks' participation in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68.1
of evangelization, monk's participation in . . . . . . . . . . . .68.1MODERATOR, SUPREME - Abbot General understood in law as. . . . . . .82.3
MONASTERY - built so that quiet & solitude safeguarded . . . . . . .29.1
expression of mystery of Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
guests led to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
incorporation or suppression by General Chapter . . . . . . . . . .79
organization of, towards union with Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5
part of, assigned to novices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.1.A
part of, may be assigned to temporary professed . . . . . . . . .53.A
relocation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.A.e
school of Lord's service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
simplicity and pleasant appearance of . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.A
MONASTERIES - brothers belonging to other . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.Cmutual assistance of, for formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.3.B
superiors provide help with formation for remote . . . . . . . .69.1.CMONASTICITY - see: Conversion
MONKS AND NUNS - Abbot General fosters good relations
amongst communities of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.1
Abbot General's Permanent Council competent for . . . . . . . . .84.1
constitute one Cistercian Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
indebtedness of, to movement of Strict Observance . . . . . . . .Pr.2
regional conferences can be composed of . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81MOTHER - Citeaux, of us all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
Mary, of the Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4MOTHER-HOUSE - foundations which are part of . . . . . . . . . . . 5.A.d
MYSTERY OF CHURCH - monastery an expression of . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
MYSTICAL BODY OF CHRIST - caused to grow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
NIGHT - silence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
vigils 23NOVICE-MASTER - qualities of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
chosen by abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
deep unity with abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.1.B
discerns character of novices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.2
functions of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.1
with abbot determines length of postulancy . . . . . . . . . . .46.1.A
with abbot formulates novitiate policy . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.1.BNOVICES - clothing of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.B
formation etc of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-51
members of community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6NOVITIATE - Abbot General can permit erection of a . . . . . . . . .69.2
admission to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
duration of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
formation in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
of one who left and is re-admitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
part of monastery for this use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.1.A
policy formulated by abbot and novice master . . . . . . . . . .49.1.BNUNS - advice re matters relating to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.2
appointment of Fr Immediate of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74.3
chaplain of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
see also: Monks and NunsOBEDIENCE - formula of profession . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.3(M)/57(N)
mutual, all called to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.2
not a human skill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.2
novice to be zealous for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
struggle with pride through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
to Pope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
voluntary, promoted by abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.3
vow of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
until death . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8OBLATES - are members of community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Statute on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.BOBSERVANCE, STRICT - indebtedness to movement of . . . . . . . . . .Pr.2
OBSERVANCES - changes in Constitutions regarding . . . . . . . . . .72.2
General Chapter oversees o. of the Order . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.1
novice master instructs newcomers in monastic . . . . . . . . . .49.1
similar o. by all Cistercians of S.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3OBSERVERS - at General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78.B.b
OFFICIALS - of monastery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
make known to brothers what is of concern to all . . . . . .16.4
responsibility given by abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.1
of Order - elected by General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79OFFICES - by which good of the Order fostered . . . . . . . . . . .71.4
not given to novices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.1
not to impede formation of temporarily professed . . . . . . . . . .53OPPRESSION - not to support structures of . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.2
ORDINARY, LOCAL - see: Bishop
ORDINATION - of monks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57(M)
and confirmation election of abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.6(M)ORIGINS - of the Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
understanding of Order's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.3OWNERSHIP - right lost at solemn profession . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
retained by temporarily professed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.2PASCHAL - fast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
mystery - sharing in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18PASTOR - Abbot General is above all a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.1
abbot as - see: Abbot, pastor
of newly solemnly professed to be notified . . . . . . . . . . .56.1.BPASTORAL - activity of abbot at visitation . . . . . . . . . . . . .75.2
care for monks of suppressed house . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67.2
of abbot - see: Abbot, pastor
of abbots through filiation, visitation, Gen Chapt. . . . . . 4.2
of General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.A.b
of superiors assembled for General Chapter . . . . . . . . .71.3
through other institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71.4
"Tart" under that of abbot of Citeaux . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
charge - Abbot General aided in his . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1
Fr Immediate helps abbot in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74.1
help, if required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.A
ministries, monks not called to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31PATERNITY - expressed in support etc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
PATIENCE - infirmities to be carried with . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2
PATRIMONY OF ORDER - Abbot General watchful of . . . . . . . . . . .82.1
communities through association have fuller
understanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
expression of in new ways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3
formation (continuing) based on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
General Chapter maintains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.1
General Chapters both of abbots and of abbesses
treat all that pertains to integrity of . . . . . . . . . . . . .72.2
handed on by monks and nuns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72.1
local cultures enrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
regional conferences help appreciation of . . . . . . . . . . . .81.C
spiritual heritage engendered by founders . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
Strict Observance defended aspects of . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.2
temporarily professed led to knowledge of . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
PEACE - common life is bond of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1
fostered by General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.1
share something of Christ's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
to be made in disputes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.1PENANCE - life lead in ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Sacrament of - see: ReconciliationPENITENCE - joyful spirit of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
PEOPLE OF GOD - monks in harmony with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
see also: FaithfulPERMANENT COUNCIL - see: Council of Abbot General
PERSEVERANCE - in life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5
PLACE - brother called to this . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
monastery a holy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.BPOOR / NEEDY - before solemn profession goods given to . . . . . . . .55
blessedness promised to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
temporal help for support of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.3
through work livelihood procured for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
welcomed as Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30POPE - humble obedience to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
POSTULANTS - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.1.A
General Chapter can suspend right to receive . . . . . . . . . . .79.BPOSTULATION - in abbatial elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.5
POSTULATOR GENERAL - Abbot Gen. consults council
re appointing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.D.c
causes assigned to him by Gen Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.A.iPOVERTY - voluntary, means to purity of heart . . . . . . . . . . . .25
not a human skill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.2
vow of conversatio - monk retains nothing . . . . . . . . . . . . .10POWER OF GOVERNANCE - abbot has . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34.1
General Chapter of abbots has for whole Order . . . . . . . . . .77.2PRAISE - Sacrifice of, offered daily to God . . . . . . . . . . . .17.1
offered to God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.1
PRAYER - abbot's for each brother . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.2assistance for those seeking deeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.A
community prayer for salvation of world . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.1
continual , life lead in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Liturgy of Hours a school of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.2
not a human skill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.2
equilibrium between other exercises and . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.2
expression of consecration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
frequent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
hours before sunrise for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
lectio, a source of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
leisure for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
novices instructed by novice master in . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.1
supported by prayers of all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.1
private rooms a help to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1.B
selection of brothers for new foundation
a matter for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69.1.A
sick supported by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2
sin healed by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.4
solemnly professed helped by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56.1
solitary prayer favored by silence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Sunday, special emphasis on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.3
time for prayer-abbot to make provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
voting preceded by time for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.2.A
PREACHING - abbot's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.3
liturgical cycle a sound foundation in . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.2PRIDE - struggle with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
PRIEST - chaplain of nuns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76.2
ordination of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57(M)PRIESTLY FUNCTION - of Christ in Work of God . . . . . . . . . . . .19.1
PRIOR - chosen by abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
of a priory, what is said about an abbot applies to. . . . . . . .34.2PRIORY - Major, definition of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.A.b
Simple, definition of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.A.c
superior's election in a priory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.4
in a simple priory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.2.APROCURATOR GENERAL - election and function . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.H
supplies for Abbot General in ordinary administration. . . . . .84.1.I
function if Abbot General incapacitated . . . . . . . . . . . . .85.BPROFESSION - Monastic - effects of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
- Solemn: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
admission to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
cowl given at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
departure after . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
dismissal after . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65- Temporary : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
admission to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
anticipation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
formation of temporarily professed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
illness after . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63.3
departure after . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63.1
excluding from further profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63.2
dismissal after . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65PROMOTER OF GENERAL CHAPTER - election of . . . . . . . . . . . .79.A.f
presides at Central Commission in absence of Abbot Gen . . . . . .80.DPROMOTER & VICE-PROMOTER - members of Central Commission . . . .80.B.b-c
PROMOTRIX & VICE-PROMOTRIX of Gen CHapter of Abbesses
may assist at General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78.B.cPROVIDENCE - indication of, re new foundation . . . . . . . . . . .68.1
PRUDENCE - in examining possibility of new foundation . . . . . . .68.1
in novice master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47PUBLICATIONS - Statute on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.A.g
PURITY OF HEART - attaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
leads to inward quiet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25QUIET - interior quiet sought in solitude and silence . . . . . . . 3.3
inward quiet fruit of purity & simplicity of heart . . . . . . . . .25
monastic environment favorable to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
not to be disturbed by reception of guests . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
safeguarded by lay-out of buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.1de RANCE, abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.2
RATIO INSTITUTIONIS -Directives on Formation . . . . . . . . . . .45.3.A
for those in temporary vows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
compliance with if monk is to be ordained . . . . . . . . . . . 57(M)READING - see: Lectio Divina
READMISSION - of a brother who had left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
RECONCILIATION - brotherly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.1
sacrament, approached frequently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.2
communal celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.2.A
confessor for monasteries of nuns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76.1RECOURSE - to various instances of appeal . . . . . . . . . . . .77.2.B
RECREATION - communities do not have . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.A
REFLECTION - before asking to make Solemn Profession . . . . . . . . .54
before voting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.2.AREFORM - Cistercian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
REGION - abbots of, consulted re suspension of novitiate . . . . . .79.B
neighboring superiors consulted if abbot resigning . . . . . . . .40.BREGIONAL CONFERENCE - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
intitiates work of General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.E
suggestions submitted to General Chapter through . . . . . . . .77.2.AREGIONAL DELEGATE - see: Delegate
RELATIVES - of brothers, how received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.D
RENEWAL - Abbot General engenders spirit of . . . . . . . . . . . .82.1
Constitutes fruit of years of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.4RENUNCIATION - of capacity to acquire & possess . . . . . . . . . . .10
of goods before Solemn Profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
of one's own will . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11RESIGNATION - of abbots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
received by General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
when received by Abbot General . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.C
of abbesses, accepted by Abbot General . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.2
of Abbot General, accepted by both General Chapters. . . . . . . .83.2
of member of Permanent Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.C.d
of officials of the Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79RESURRECTION - Sunday dedicated to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.3
RETREAT - brothers make annual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.4
REVERENCE - abb governs with r for human person. . . . . . . . . . .16.3
guests received with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30RITE - Liturgy according to Cistercian . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.1.A
RITUAL - Cistercian, rite of admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.B
rite of blessing a monk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56.1.A
rite of election, installing and blessing an abbot . . . . . . .39.6.C
rite of temporary profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.1.AROBE - white robe traditional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.A
ROBERT ST - established Citeaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
ROOMS - private . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1.B
RULE - Cistercians have one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3
desire to live under a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
live under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
violations of precepts of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74.1RULE OF ST BENEDICT - abbot consults mindful
of admonitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.1
gives explanations of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.3.A
in spirit RB abbess enjoys full power. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.1(N)
brother committed to monastic life according to . . . . . . . . .56.1
continuing formation based on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
General Chapter oversees observance of . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.1
in formula of profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.3(M)/57(N)
life according to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.A.a-b
monastic tradition expressed in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
monks dedicate themselves under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Order's commitment reaffirmed to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.3
SALVATION - abbots treat of salvation at Gen Chapt . . . . . . . . .77.1
zeal for salvation of whole human race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31SANCTIFICATION - of the day by Work of God . . . . . . . . . . . .19.1.A
work of Holy Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.1SCAPULAR - black scapular traditional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.A
novice's scapular white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.BSCHOOL - of Christ, abbot master in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.3
of brotherly love, community forms a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
of contemplation, lectio a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
of continual prayer, Liturgy of Hours a . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.2
of Lord's service, brother commits himself to . . . . . . . . . . .11
monastery is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
of love, obstacles in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.2
SCRIPTURE - abbot renews himself with wisdom of . . . . . . . . . .33.3
resources of scripture used for formation . . . . . . . . . . . . .58SECRECY - in voting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.2
observed regarding confidential matters . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.1SEDE VACANTE - Fr Immediate assumes full responsibility . . . . . .39.1
ensures an election . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74.2SELF-KNOWLEDGE - novice master helps novices grow in . . . . . . . .49.2
SENIORS - experience & wisdom of seniors in formation. . . . . . . .45.2
spiritual seniors used by abbot to heal . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.4SEPARATION - from community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-65
from world . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29SERVE - one another with humility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2
SERVICE - organs of mutual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
rendered to the divine majesty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
right of vote of those absent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.3.A
school of the Lord's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11SHARE - abbot to share his burden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
common life a communion in sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1
desire for Church unity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
spiritual gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.1
through hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
through work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
united through sharing in the Paschal Mystery . . . . . . . . . . .18SICK - anointing of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2.A
surrounded with care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2SICKNESS - absence for treatment of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.3
bear with patience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2
canonical implications for temporarily professed . . . . . . . . .63.3
of Abbot General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85.BSIGN - cowl as sign of consecration and unity . . . . . . . . . . . .12
SILENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
consecration expressed through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
interior quiet sought in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
inward quiet sought in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
life lead in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
monastery a place of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
novice suited to live in atmosphere of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
SIMPLICITY - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27of heart, seeking God in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
leads to inward quiet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
private rooms furnished with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1.B
seek blessedness through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3SIN - abbot brings healing to those hurt by . . . . . . . . . . . .33.4
confessed daily in prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.2
rebelliousness of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3SOCIAL - LEGISLATION to be observed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59.2.A
- SYSTEM, monastic life not bound to any . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
SOLICITUDE - abbot exercises s for all the brothers . . . . . . . .33.4
for those leaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59.1
abbots and abbesses exercise a common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
superiors united by a bond of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71.2SOLIDARITY - with workers expressed through work . . . . . . . . . . .26
SOLITUDE - consecration expressed through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
interior quiet sought in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
lay-out of buildings safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.1
life lead in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
not a human skill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.2
novice suited to live in atmosphere of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
silence assures monk's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
SPEECH - silence guardian of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24SPIRIT, HOLY - see: Holy Spirit
STABILITY -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Abbot General keeps stability in own monastery . . . . . . . . . .83.B
brother binds himself by profession to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
change of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
comm constituted of brothers with sol vows who have. . . . . . . . .37
formula of profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.3(M)/57(N)
of community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
of monks of suppressed monastery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67.2
retired abbot can resume former . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.CSTATUTE - on Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68.2
election of prior of simple priory . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.4
on Generalate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.2.A
on Oblates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.B
on Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.A.g
on Unity & Pluralism of 1969 General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.3STATUTES - consultation Abbesses Chpt to change one . . . . . . .72.2.A
fruit of experience of years of renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . .PR.4STEPHEN HARDING - established Citeaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
STRUCTURES - of the Order - both Chapters act regarding . . . . . .72.2
STUDY - absence for purpose of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.3
right of vote of those absent for purpose of . . . . . . . . . .38.3.A
see also: Ratio InstitutionisSUFFERINGS - participation in Christ's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
SUNDAY - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.3
SUPERIOR - see: Abbot
- AD NUTUM - may be nominated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.2.B
Fr Immediate appoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74.2
Fr Immediate specifies jusrisdiction of . . . . . . . . . .74.2.A
holds delegated power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34.1.B- MAJOR - abbot is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34.1
SUPERIORS - helped by vists of Abbot General . . . . . . . . . . . .82.1of autonomous monasteries obliged to assist
at General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
of foundations may assist at Gen. Chapter . . . . . . . . . . .78.A.a
united by bond of solicitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71.2
together with delegates constitute regional
conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81.A
exercise supreme authority in own Gen Chapter. . . . . . . . . . .77.2
help with personnel for Generalate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.2.B
SUPPORT - brothers offer the weak, troubledor unwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2
communities offer one another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
Fr Immediate gives abbot of daughter house . . . . . . . . . . . .74.1
filiation expressed through mutual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73SUPPRESSION - of a monastery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
TABLE - common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1.A
TART - established by St Stephen for nuns . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
TEACHERS - provision for training of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.B
TEACHING - Christ formed in hearts through abbot's . . . . . . . . . 3.2
part played in formation by abbot's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.2
the liturgical cycle sound foundation for . . . . . . . . . . . .17.2TEMPORAL ADMINISTRATION - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41-44
Abbot General cannot make decisions about
community goods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.2
by vow of conversatio brother renounces capacity
to acquire or possess goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
renunciation of goods prior to sol profession . . . . . . . . . . .55
temporarily professed and ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.2TERM - Abbot General elected for unrestricted . . . . . . . . . . . .83
of abbatial mandate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.4THEOLOGY - resources of, used for formation . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
THOUGHT - silence guardian of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
TRADEMARK - Trappist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.1.C
TRADITION - abbot guardian of fidelity to monastic . . . . . . . . .33.3
Benedictine tradition given a particular form
at Citeaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
common tradition binding monasteries together . . . . . . . . . .71.1
life according to Cistercian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.A.a-b
of abstinence from meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.B
of celebrating the Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.1.A
of evangelical life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
of lectio Divina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21.A/21.B(N)
of filiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
of help for Church and needy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.3
of separation from world . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.1
of use of speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.A
of vigils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
of work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.1
manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
TRAINING - abbot sees brother can acquire skills . . . . . . . . . .58.C
provision for teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.B
through God's word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2TRANSFER - of stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
from another Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.2
from or to another Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.C.g
to another Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
to another monastery-compulsary temporarily . . . . . . . . . . .60.BTRINITY, BLESSED - in the Liturgy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.1
TYPE - Blessed Virgin type of the Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
UNITY - bond of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71-72
of brother with community by profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
of brothers, by sharing paschal mystery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
expression of consecration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
in heart and mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
preservation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.1
strengthened by common table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1.A
through work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
of Church, desire for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
of communities all over world . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
by bonds of filiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
of Order, Abbot General is bond of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.1
cowl a sign of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
fostered by General Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.1
through bond of charity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
of spirit, law of common life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1
with Christ, monastery directed to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5VALIDITY - of acts, requirements for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.2
la VAL SAINTE - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.2
VALUES - monastic, silence one of the principal . . . . . . . . . . .24
VATICAN II - see: Council - Vatican II
VIGILS - at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
a means to purity of heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25VISITATION - Regular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
pastoral care exercised through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71.4
report of V given to permanent council . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.1.F
temporal administration examined during . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.3VOCATION - Cistercian, draws strength from Liturgy . . . . . . . . .17.1
expressed in Exordium Parvum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
growth in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.2
specific gifts of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5
- Divine, correspondence with grace of . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.3VOTING - method of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.2
in abbatial elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.5VOW - of conversatio morum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
of obedience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
of stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
things donated in fulfillment of a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.2
see also: Profession
WARFARE - called to engage in spiritual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3WILL - by obedience brother renounces own . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
WISDOM - formation entrusted only to brothers who have . . . . . . .49.2
interior quiet gives birth to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
of Fathers, abbot renews himself with . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.3
novice master communicates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
of seniors, benefit in formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.2WORD OF GOD - heard in Liturgy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.1
monks trained through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
received and pondered in lectio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
sustaining brothers through abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.3WORK - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
expression of consecration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
humble work not a human skill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.2
manual, equilibrium between this and other exercises . . . . . . .14.2
manual, novice master instructs novices . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.1
means to purity of heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
right and duty of each to do his share . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.1
seek blessedness through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
Sunday free from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.3
that interferes with formation not given to novices . . . . . . .49.1
to temporarily professed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53WORK OF GOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
equilibrium between this and other exercises . . . . . . . . . . .14.2
faithful may be admitted to Church for celebration of . . . . . . . . . . .29.2
guests participation in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.C
nothing preferred to praise of Father's glory . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
novice master instructs novices in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.1
novice zealous for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
prolonged through day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
sacrifice of praise to God the Father . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.1
zeal for, promoted by abbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.2WORKERS - solidarity with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
WORLD - Order tries to carry out its function in . . . . . . . . . .Pr.4
salvation of, intercession for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.1
separation from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
strangers to ways of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3WRITING - Cistercian heritage expressed in . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pr.1
Statute on Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.A.gYEAR - seasons of liturgical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.2
ZEAL - for the Kingdom of God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
for silence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
for Work of God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.2
good and bad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.2
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