Talking to Brother Jonathon

i have never met a monk before nor have I ever talked to one.
Brother Jonathon talked with a gentle rhythm that gently but firmly explained how
men come to the order as novices and go through a period of self examination in fellowship with others but mostly with God and guided by their spiritual director
They are called to live their baptismal vows in public.
Based on three aspects of life- power, trust and celibacy.
Everything is in common ownership , when and if they are fully accepted as monks they are given a wedding ring to symbolize their marriage to God. Will asked about his typical day which starts at 5am and ends at 9pm during that time there are periods of silence   Prayer ,Pastral care , education   Teaching   , 2 hrs for recreation. Eating .And work around the Monastery.
At 9  pm the period of great silence begins when they seek to be with God and in prayer.
Then sleep until the next day at 5am
Brother Johnson extrudes the presence of Jesus in himself and touches your soul with his kind eyes and friendly manner. Someone you would feel comfortable talking to about anything and everything.
Someone you could ask questions of but more than likely he would guide you to find you own answers in your heart and soul.
Denis