Monastery men - Christopher and Thomas
Christopher and Thomas are monks at Buckfast Abbey.
They discuss how monastic life has changed over the years and the changes it might need to make for the future.
Who will be the next generation of monks?
Where will they come from and what will they expect?
Christopher and Thomas are part of a long religious tradition, which has adapted over hundreds of years, but what is its future?
They discuss their hopes and concerns for those considering monastic life now.
What’s next for monasticism?
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