Rev. Dom. Michael Clothier

Fr. Michael is a Roman Catholic Monk at Downside Abbey, where he teaches woodwork in the school. He also serves as a Parish Priest. He was asked:
Fr. Michael introduces himself
Who are you?
Fr. Michael on what he does
What do you do?
Fr. Michael on why he became a Monk
Why did you decide to become a Monk?
Fr. Michael on how his family reacted when he told them he wanted to become a Monk
How did your family respond when you said you wanted to become a Monk?
Fr. Michael on a Monk's vows
What vows do Monks take?
Fr. Michael on 'the quiet life'
Do people enter the monastery in order to get away from life's pressures?
Fr. Michael on possessions
How do you feel about not having any possessions?
Fr. Michael on how he copes with difficulties
How do you cope with difficulties you face?
Fr. Michael on harmony in the community
Is life in the monastery always harmonious?
Fr. Michael on disagreements within the community
Are there ever disagreements in the monastery?
Fr. Michael on the positives and negatives of his job
What are the positives and negatives of your job?
Fr. Michael on giving guidance to others
Do you ever give guidance to other people?
Fr. Michael on forgiveness
What do you believe about forgiveness?
Fr. Michael on why he believes we are here on earth
Why do you think we are here?
Fr. Michael on authority
What do Catholics believe about authority?
Fr. Michael on confession
Why is confession important to a Catholic?
Fr. Michael on the importance of contemplation
Why is contemplation important?
Fr. Michael on his responsibilities
What responsibilities do you have?
Fr. Michael on what makes him happy
What makes you happy?
Fr. Michael on prayer
What do you believe about prayer?
Fr. Michael on worship
What does worship mean to you?
Fr. Michael on people of other faiths
How do you feel about people of other faiths?
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