Hello there. We appreciate the time and effort you put into visting our blog. It's always good to see young eager teens who love to learn about holiness. Have you ever wondered about the life of a monk? Well I know I have, and I am going to inform you of this information. A monk is a male who practices asceticism, which is a lifestyle characterized by the abstinence from worldly pleasures. They live a communal life in a secluded area away from urban activity. They live lives of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and they are 100% devoted to God. A monk's life is truly magnificent due to the sacrifices made on a daily basis. The first monk dates back to before Christ, they were hermits traveling in the wilderness seeking God and His goodness. Though we are lay people, we are expected to make sacrifices, but not necessarily to the extreme of a monk.