Novice Shadow  –  Torrance, California

Novice Shadow – Torrance, California

I would like to join the Feline Cloister because I have the cloistered life down pat but would like to learn more about living in community with humans from others who are experts.  I am not used to humans at all; I lived in a shelter for 8 years, my only companions...
Novice Angelo  –  Castelmola, Sicily

Novice Angelo – Castelmola, Sicily

Hello from Castelmola, Sicily!   I am what humans here disparagingly call, gatto randagio, a stray cat, who lives in a community of gatti randagi.  I became a novice because I wanted to center my life in God.  I also want to be an agent of change and transformation in...
Novice Xochi   –   San Antonio, Texas USA

Novice Xochi – San Antonio, Texas USA

I’m a 1 ½ year-old female cat.   I would like to join the Feline Cloister because: I am already a bit of a Benedictine, though I need to review the ladder of humility.   I have practiced being with my human Mary during her prayers. On our Zoom call Novice Master Br....
Novice Joey  –  East Moline, Illinois USA

Novice Joey – East Moline, Illinois USA

Is Novice Joey in the doll house? I would like to join the Feline Cloister because: I would like to see what other cats are doing.  Maybe I could learn something new.  Just so you know, I am 14 years old and am a charming female cat. On the Zoom call with Br. Ricky,...