Mother Ephrosynia of the Convent of Lesna, France.

Holy Fathers speak of monasticism as a barometer of spiritual life in the Church. When monastic life flourishes,the faithful are really striving spiritually and conversely, when few people find inspiration in the monastic ideal, monasteries diminish and are ignored, spirited life amongst the faithful is on the decline. - Mother Ephrosynia of the Convent of Lesna, France.