Pertaining to contemplation; addicted to, or employed in, contemplation; meditative.

A religious or either sex devoted to prayer and meditation, rather than to active works of charity.

Refers to prayer usually in a monastic setting. It also refers to a person who is dedicated in this form of religious life.

A Religious whose life is concentrated on prayer inside the monastery or convent rather than on social work or ministry outside the house. Some communities were founded with the specific intention of leading a contemplative lifestyle together. Others may have a single member or small group living such a vocation within a larger community oriented to outside work.

a person devoted to the contemplative life

a person whose life is shaped by constant prayerful awareness of the presence and action of God in their lives and in the world

a religious man or woman who devotes his/her entire life in the cloister to prayer and reflection