Perspectives on the Rule of St. Benedict
Title | Perspectives on the Rule of St. Benedict PDF eBook |
Author | Aquinata Böckmann |
Publisher | Liturgical Press |
Pages | 276 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9780814630419 |
"A commentary on parts of the Rule of St. Benedict (prologue and chapters 53, 58, 72, and 73)"--Provided by publisher.
St. Benedict's Rule
Title | St. Benedict's Rule PDF eBook |
Author | Judith Sutera |
Publisher | Liturgical Press |
Pages | 120 |
Release | 2021-05-07 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0814688446 |
The Rule of St. Benedict forms the foundation for one of the oldest ongoing institutions in all of Western civilization. The Rule not only defines life for men and women in monasteries but has also become central to the spirituality of lay Christians across the globe. This gender-neutral translation is true to the original text but provides an alternative for individuals and groups who prefer such a version over the masculine language of the original as it was written for St. Benedict’s monks. See also version with daily commentary by Judith Sutera, OSB
From the Tools of Good Works to the Heart of Humility
Title | From the Tools of Good Works to the Heart of Humility PDF eBook |
Author | Aquinata Böckmann |
Publisher | Liturgical Press |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 2017 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 0814646611 |
Intro -- Titlepage -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 4: The Instruments of Good Works -- Chapter 5: On Obedience -- Chapter 6: On Keeping Silent -- Chapter 7: About Humility -- Conclusion -- List of Abbreviations -- Bibliographies -- I. Editions of the Rule of Benedict and of the Rule of the Master -- II. Patristic and Monastic Texts -- III. Secondary Sources and Studies
Wisdom from the Monastery
Title | Wisdom from the Monastery PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick Barry |
Publisher | Liturgical Press |
Pages | 154 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9780814631539 |
For all who are on a spiritual journey or starting out on a search for meaning in their lives, there is a vast array of competing belief systems, therapies, and guides available. Above the noise and clamor of this busy marketplace, a centuries-old voice speaks words of invitation: Who is there with a love of true life and a longing for days of real fulfillment? If you should hear that call and answer 'I, ' this is the answer that you will receive from God. . . . So begins the ancient Rule of St. Benedict, written fifteen hundred years ago as a simple manual for monks living in community together. Because of its gentle wisdom, realism, and depth, the Rule has always stretched beyond the walls of monasteries. Today, growing numbers of men and women are discovering that it can teach them something invaluable about themselves and how to live meaningful lives. Wisdom from the Monastery contains a contemporary translation of the Rule of St. Benedict and short reflections on the seven basic elements of Benedictine spirituality that are a tried and true recipe for healthy, balanced, and purposeful living. An ideal place to begin a lifetime of exploration and discovery, Wisdom from the Monastery is an excerpt from The Benedictine Handbook, also available from Liturgical Press.
Strangers to the City
Title | Strangers to the City PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Casey |
Publisher | Paraclete Press |
Pages | 183 |
Release | 2005-01-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 155725950X |
Michael Casey, a monk and scholar who has been publishing his wise teachings on the Rule of St. Benedict for decades, turns to the particular Benedictine values that he considers most urgent for Christians to incorporate into their lives today. Eloquent and incisive, Casey invites readers to accept that gospel living - seen in the light of the Rule - involves accepting the challenge of being different from the secular culture around us. He encourages readers to set clear goals and objectives, to be honest about the practical ways in which priorities may have to change to meet these goals, and to have the courage to implement these changes both daily and for the future. Casey presents thoughtful reflections on the beliefs and values of asceticism, silence, leisure, reading, chastity, and poverty - putting these traditional Benedictine values into the context of modern life and the spiritual aspirations of people today. Strangers to the City is a book for all who are interested in learning more about the dynamics of spiritual growth from the monastic experience.
St. Benedict's Rule for Monasteries
Title | St. Benedict's Rule for Monasteries PDF eBook |
Author | Saint Benedict (Abbot of Monte Cassino.) |
Publisher | Liturgical Press |
Pages | 112 |
Release | 1950 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780814606445 |
A handy, pocket-sized edition of St. Benedict's Rule with sections dated so that the Rule may be read three times a year.
A Life-Giving Way
Title | A Life-Giving Way PDF eBook |
Author | Esther De Waal |
Publisher | Canterbury Press |
Pages | 205 |
Release | 2014-04-25 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1848255640 |
This reflective commentary explores the Rule of St Benedict from the perspective of someone whose life and faith has been shaped by its gentle wisdom and realism. Its approach is personal and contemplative; it is written for all who seek to deepen their Christian understanding and discipleship.