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Balanced Rule Of Saint Benedict In Modern Language, The - Softcover

Benedict, Saint

 
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Synopsis

For centuries, the Rule of Saint Benedict has shaped communities of prayer, humility, and service. The Balanced Rule of Saint Benedict in Modern Language offers a readable, contemporary paraphrase—preserving Benedict’s fatherly warmth while making his counsel close-at-hand for today’s reader. Beginning with an invitation to “receive…with the ear of your heart,” it frames spiritual growth as steady, grace-filled formation: repentance, good works, restraint of speech, humility, obedience, and shared life. The Rule’s rhythms—prayer, Scripture, labor, and care for the vulnerable—are presented not as harsh burdens but as a “school for the Lord’s service,” shaping a life of joy, peace, and durable faith.

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