But It Was Not Consumed

The documentary film Into Great Silence by Philip Gröning follows the Carthusian monks at La Grande Chartreuse Monastery in France. The film uses verses from the prophet Jeremiah, specifically the lament in Jeremiah 20:7 where the prophet describes being seduced by the Lord, to appear between scenes.

The Carthusian Order describes its way of life as contemplation and the search for God through prayer. According to the order's website, the monks devote their lives to remaining with God and interceding for the Church and the world. The order notes that God's call is an intimate and sometimes radical invitation to share his life.