The Benedictine Handbook - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1853114995 ISBN 13: 9781853114991

Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich, 2003

This comprehensive manual is aimed especially at oblates and associates of Benedictine communities, those who regularly spend retreats or quiet days in Benedictine centres and all those who want to order their life to be more in tune with Benedictine spirituality. The book contains: the text of the Rule of St Benedict; an introduction to the essentials of Benedictine spirituality; a simple daily office and other Benedictine prayers; a "who's who" introducing us to 100 Benedictine saints and followers; a guide to living the Rule in the world and community and a tour of the Benedictine family worldwide. Many notable authors have contributed to this volume which is designed to last a lifetime. They include Esther de Waal, Columba Stewart, Kathleen Norris and Patrick Barry

Review:

This is a wonderful resource for Benedictine Oblates and those interested in Benedictine life or spirituality.Br. Benet S. Exton, OSB, St. Gregory’s University, Shawnee, Oklahoma

This handbook is a convenient collection of . . . Benedictine material. . . . Attractively produced it would make a welcome aid to those who wish to live by the Benedictine vision.Quarterly Review of the Community of the Resurrection

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About the Author:

Many notable authors have contributed to this volume which is designed to last a lifetime. They include Esther de Waal, Columba Stewart, Kathleen Norris and Patrick Barry.

• Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1853114995
• ISBN 13: 9781853114991
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 256
• Editor: Marett-Crosby Anthony