Contours of the Skull

In this immersive audiobook, author Sebastian C. Alverius chronicles Rod Scott-Padilla's transformative 28-day journey within a Cistercian monastic community in Conyers, Georgia. Seeking fulfillment after a series of failed business ventures, Rod explores the spiritual depth and challenges of monastic life, confronting his past and the complex nature of his true identity. Throughout his time with the brothers, he learns that his calling is rooted in a deeper understanding of love and self-discovery, navigating both the beauty and difficulties of this austere spiritual world.