About the Bendictine Monastery of Thien Tam in Kerens, Texas:
Located between Dallas and Houston on what used to be an ostrich ranch, their small Vietnamese community has been residing in Kerens, Texas since 2009. The Monastery is comprised of monks living together and following the Rule of St. Benedict, Ora et Labora: (prayer and work). Their monastery is called Thien Tam, Vietnamese for “Heavenly Heart.”
Their monastic community is founded by Christ in the Desert Monastery.
Their hope is to be a simple presence in this community not only to Catholics but to people of all walks of life, regardless of religion, age, national origin or background.
Visitors are welcome: they are open as a place of prayer and hospitality for priests and religious, and for all people who come to the monastery for personal reflection. Their life focuses on monastic practices. Their schedule consists of the divine office: six times daily, manual labor, studies, and Lectio Divina. The monastic divine offices are in both Vietnamese and in English.
Traveling to the Benedictine Monastery of Thien Tam in Kerens, Texas:
Kerens is located about 56 miles (90 km) southeast of Dallas, the nearest major city and is part of the Diocese of Dallas.
Address: 13055 SE County Road 4271, Kerens, TX 75144
Tel: +1 903-396-3201
email: danvienthientam@gmail.com
Visit the official website of The Benedictine Monastery of Thein Tam in Kerens, Texas