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Speaking of vows, what about the vow of silence?

April 26, 2017silence Speaking vow Vows

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Speaking of vows, what about the vow of silence?

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Well, there is no vow of silence, despite what many people assume. A vow made to God before members of His Church is a serious business, not to be squandered on monastic customs, no matter how useful. After a period of at least six years, a monk in the Benedictine tradition professes for life vows of obedience, stability (that is, constant membership to that community) and conversion of life (which includes poverty and chastity).