Commentary for Benedictine Oblates

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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1606082663
Total Pages : 539 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (6 download)

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Book Synopsis Commentary for Benedictine Oblates by : G. A. Simon

Download or read book Commentary for Benedictine Oblates written by G. A. Simon and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

An Oblate's Commentaries on Benedictine Spirituality

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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781519695611
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (956 download)

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Book Synopsis An Oblate's Commentaries on Benedictine Spirituality by : Thomas Rillo

Download or read book An Oblate's Commentaries on Benedictine Spirituality written by Thomas Rillo and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-11 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over a period of fifteen years I have written for the Benedictine Oblate newsletter and various other Oblate publications. Usually the topic of the article was suggested by Father Meinrad Brune, OSB, Director of Benedictine Oblates, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, and in keeping with the theme of the newsletter selected for the year. Many of the articles in this collection of oblate commentaries were written and published in past Benedictine Oblate newsletters. The various sections represent the various themes selected by Father Meinrad Brune, OSB, and assigned to me for the writing. Much of the research has been accomplished using the extensive Oblate Library located in the Oblate Office. The resource material has been readily available. Computers were available and much of the writing was done on them in the Oblate Office. The longest section in this collection is the one titled: Oblation: Growing Closer to God. In this section I have attempted to include those aspects of oblation that are most confronted by Benedictine oblates both those who are novices and those who are invested. The next longest section is the one titled: Commentaries on The Rule of Saint Benedict. The literary commentaries of nine Benedictine authors were selected by Father Meinrad and assigned to me. Four major chapters in The Rule of Saint Benedict were selected. because of their significant importance to the monastic life. The Prologue, Humility, Obedience, and the Restraint of Speech or Silence were included, because of their applicability to Benedictine oblation as well as to the Benedictine monk. The section of Oblate Fitness for God is the smallest with just two articles. Emphasis is placed on the concept that the human body is a temple for God and related to the mind. Two other sections are: Extending Oblation through Service and Experience and The Rule of Saint Benedict: Oblates' Guide for Work and Prayer.It is intended that the oblate reader will be eclectic in the reading and select them on the basis of contemporary need.

Reaching for God

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Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 0814635768
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (146 download)

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Book Synopsis Reaching for God by : Roberta Werner

Download or read book Reaching for God written by Roberta Werner and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2013-05-20 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reaching for God is a compendium of Benedictine life and prayer for oblates. It brings together in one volume the essence of Benedictine spirituality-its history, its relevance through the ages and in the present, and a summary of the most fundamental gifts and values it offers for living a meaningful life. Here, the meaning and purpose of the oblate way of life is explained in a clear and encouraging way. Werner offers guidance and examples of prayer to enrich any spiritual life. Sister Roberta Werner, OSB, having worked as a teacher, caregiver, and educational administrator, is now the assistant oblate director at St. Benedict's Monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota. In this role, she guides an oblate discussion group, contributes to oblate newsletter publications, has set up an oblate library, and makes the spiritual journey with the many oblates who connect with her and with the monastery in their search for God.

The Oblate Life

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Publisher : Canterbury Press
ISBN 13 : 1848253516
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (482 download)

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Book Synopsis The Oblate Life by : Gervase Holdaway

Download or read book The Oblate Life written by Gervase Holdaway and published by Canterbury Press. This book was released on 2013-01-25 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to living as an oblate - in the home, in society, at work and in the church. Written by experienced oblate directors from around the world, it is an essential, lifelong formative guide for anyone living or considering the oblate life.

St. Benedict's Rule

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Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 0814688446
Total Pages : 120 pages
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Book Synopsis St. Benedict's Rule by : Judith Sutera

Download or read book St. Benedict's Rule written by Judith Sutera and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Wisdom Distilled from the Daily

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Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062284509
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (622 download)

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Book Synopsis Wisdom Distilled from the Daily by : Joan Chittister

Download or read book Wisdom Distilled from the Daily written by Joan Chittister and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-03-26 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wise and enduring spiritual guidelines for everyday living –– as relevant today as when The Rule was originally conceived by St. Benedict in fifth century Rome.

How to Be a Monastic and Not Leave Your Day Job

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Publisher : Paraclete Press
ISBN 13 : 1612610773
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (126 download)

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Download or read book How to Be a Monastic and Not Leave Your Day Job written by Brother Benet Tvedten and published by Paraclete Press. This book was released on 2006-02-01 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don't have to live in a monastery in order to live like a monk. Oblates are everyday people with jobs, families, and other responsibilities. Sometimes they are Catholic, sometimes not. In today's hectic, changing world, being an oblate offers a rich spiritual connection to the stability and wisdom of an established monastic community.

Preferring Christ

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Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0819225851
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (192 download)

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Book Synopsis Preferring Christ by : Norvene Vest

Download or read book Preferring Christ written by Norvene Vest and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2004-10-01 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern approach to spiritual deepening using the ancient, but wise Rule of St. Benedict. The Rule of St. Benedict continues to attract those who seek to live a deeper life, connected to Christ. But with such an ancient text, how can we authentically engage St. Benedict’s Rule in a manner that is true to its profound insights—and to our own spiritual journey? Norvene Vest suggests that the answer lies in the way we read the Rule. “It shouldn’t be studied like a book of regulations, or a school textbook. It should be read as lectio divina.” This profound yet very practical volume speaks to our urgent spiritual need. People yearn for an interior life deeply rooted in God, humanly balanced, and substantially founded in the Christian heritage. Vest offers a valuable resource by rendering much more accessible the spiritual wealth of the key text of the ancient Benedictine charism. Here is the solid, balanced wisdom that has nourished and guided innumerable Christians for nearly fifteen centuries.

The Privilege of Love

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Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 9780814627730
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (277 download)

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Book Synopsis The Privilege of Love by : Peter-Damian Belisle

Download or read book The Privilege of Love written by Peter-Damian Belisle and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Privilege of Love: Camaldolese Benedictine Spirituality is a collection of essays by Camaldolese monks, nuns, and oblates. After an introduction by Michael Downey and an overview chapter on Camaldolese Benedictine history and spirituality, three chapters center on the Benedictine aspects of spirituality, such as liturgy, lectio divina, and Word/Wisdom of God. The book focuses on Camaldolese sources, eremitical/cenobitical dialectic, and solitude, followed by chapters on Camaldolese ecumenical and interreligious involvement, as well as oblate spirituality. The concluding chapter comments on Camaldolese Benedictine spirituality in a post-Vatican II context.

Friend of the Soul

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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 156101138X
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (61 download)

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Book Synopsis Friend of the Soul by : Norvene Vest

Download or read book Friend of the Soul written by Norvene Vest and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1997 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this second book in her series on Benedictine spirituality, Norvene Vest brings the insights of Benedict's Rule to the world of work. A gifted interpreter of Benedict's wisdom, Vest examines with empathy and clarity the plight of men and women who wish for their work to be life-giving, a service to others, and the place where they can experience the presence of God. Vest brings Benedict's perspective to three areas of work discontent today: the stress of performance, overproduction, and acquisitiveness. To these she opposes three Benedictine principles: vocation, or being called to what we do; stewardship, or taking care of what we are given; and obedience, or serving one another. Her emphasis is on the words of Benedict's primary text and its application for people today. Each chapter concludes with extensive spiritual exercises and food for thought.

The Soul of a Pilgrim

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Publisher : Ave Maria Press
ISBN 13 : 1933495871
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (334 download)

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Book Synopsis The Soul of a Pilgrim by : Christine Valters Paintner

Download or read book The Soul of a Pilgrim written by Christine Valters Paintner and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The renowned author of eight books and abbess of the online retreat center Abbey of the Arts, Christine Valters Paintner takes readers on a new kind of pilgrimage: an inner journey to discover the heart of God. Eight stages of the pilgrim's way--from hearing the call to coming home--are accompanied by scripture stories of great biblical journeys and the author's unique and creative practices of prayer, writing, and photography. As she did in The Artist's Rule and Eyes of the Heart, Christine Valters Paintner once again helps readers travel to the frontiers of their souls to discover the hidden presence of God. In The Soul of a Pilgrim, Paintner identifies eight stages of the pilgrim's way and shows how to follow these steps to make an intentional, transformative journey to the reader's inner "wild edges." Each phase of the exploration requires a distinct practice such as packing lightly, being uncomfortable, or embracing the unknown. Paintner shows how to cultivate attentiveness to the divine through deep listening, patience, and opening oneself to the gifts that arise in the midst of discomfort. Each of the eight chapters offers reflections on the themes, a scripture story, an invitation to the practice of lectio divina, and a creative exploration through photography and writing.

Wisdom from the Monastery

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Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 9780814631539
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (315 download)

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Book Synopsis Wisdom from the Monastery by : Patrick Barry

Download or read book Wisdom from the Monastery written by Patrick Barry and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Benedictine Handbook

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Publisher : Canterbury Press
ISBN 13 : 1848253524
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (482 download)

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Book Synopsis The Benedictine Handbook by : Anthony Marett-Crosby

Download or read book The Benedictine Handbook written by Anthony Marett-Crosby and published by Canterbury Press. This book was released on 2003-06-27 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Rule of Saint Benedict

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Publisher : Gracewing Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780852441688
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (416 download)

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Book Synopsis The Rule of Saint Benedict by : Saint Benedict (Abbot of Monte Cassino.)

Download or read book The Rule of Saint Benedict written by Saint Benedict (Abbot of Monte Cassino.) and published by Gracewing Publishing. This book was released on 1990 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen centuries after it was written, the Rule of St. Benedict still provides a deep and practical spirituality that helps lay people cope with everyday problems and challenges.

The Beer Option

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ISBN 13 : 9781621384151
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (841 download)

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Download or read book The Beer Option written by R. Jared Staudt and published by . This book was released on 2018-10 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Beer Option proposes a renewal of Catholic culture by attending to the small things of life and ordering them toward the glory of God and the good of the community. It offers a tour through Catholic history and Benedictine spirituality, illustrating how beer fits within a robustly Catholic culture.

The Cloister Walk

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781573225847
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (258 download)

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Book Synopsis The Cloister Walk by : Kathleen Norris

Download or read book The Cloister Walk written by Kathleen Norris and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1997-04-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR “Vivid, compelling... An embrace of moral and spiritual contemplation.” –The New York Times “A remarkable piece of writing. If read with humility and attention, Kathleen Norris's book becomes lectio divina, or holy reading.” –The Boston Globe From the iconic author of Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith, a spiritual journey that brings joy to the meanings of love, grace and faith. Why would a married woman with a thoroughly Protestant background and often more doubt than faith be drawn to the ancient practice of monasticism, to a community of celibate men whose days are centered on a rigid schedule of prayer, work, and scripture? This is the question that poet Kathleen Norris asks us as, somewhat to her own surprise, she found herself on two extended residencies at St. John's Abbey in Minnesota. Part record of her time among the Benedictines, part meditation on various aspects of monastic life, The Cloister Walk demonstrates, from the rare perspective of someone who is both an insider and outsider, how immersion in the cloistered world-- its liturgy, its ritual, its sense of community-- can impart meaning to everyday events and deepen our secular lives. In this stirring and lyrical work, the monastery, often considered archaic or otherworldly, becomes immediate, accessible, and relevant to us, no matter what our faith may be.

Guidelines for Oblates of St. Benedict

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Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 9780814610381
Total Pages : 8 pages
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Download or read book Guidelines for Oblates of St. Benedict written by Liturgical Press and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 1970-12 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: