Carthusian Matins

Here's a video of Carthusians praying Matins (Office of Vigils).

I love a comment someone left there:

In the 1970's I was friends with a beautiful young man who one day told me he was entering the Carthusian Monastery in Grenoble - France. I never heard from him again. I sometimes close my eyes and imagine him there, what his life is like! In silence! He told me he was going to pray for me all of his life! Well, today I can see what his life can be like! And I am certain he is praying for all of us!

I can't imagine this hidden life of silence, unknown to all but God Himself, and reserved only for Him. Makes me want to watch Into Great Silence again.