From The Cloistered Heart: "The habit of a cloistered heart is a habit of seeking
God's will. It is a habit of prayer, of virtue, of choosing Our Lord
above all. It is a habit of holy actions acquired over time, through
repetition."(Read more.)
"...Bud forth as the rose planted by the brooks of waters. Give ye a sweet odor as frankincense. Send forth flowers, as the lily...and bring forth leaves in grace, and praise with canticles, and bless the Lord in his works."
—Ecclesiasticus 39:17-19