StarAstrologer - Books : Wisdom Distilled from the Daily: Living the Rule of St. Benedict Today
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 255.106
EAN: 9780060613990
ISBN: 0060613998
Label: HarperOne
Manufacturer: HarperOne
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: May 10, 1991
Publisher: HarperOne
Release Date: May 10, 1991
Sales Rank: 58513
Studio: HarperOne
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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.
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Wisdom Distilled From the Daily: Living the Rule of St. Benedict Today, by Joan Chittister, seeks to restate the Rule of St. Benedict in language that modern readers can understand. The Rule of St. Benedict, written in sixth century Italy, aspires to bring "balance and simplicity" and "asks for a life that deals with a little bit of everything in proper measure: work, prayer, solitude, relationships."
Chittister emphasizes that the Rule, though historically followed by thousands of ... Read More
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Spirituality can be a somewhat ambiguous word that is difficult to put into simple words or phrases. However, this book, based on the ancient decrees of St. Benedict written over fifteen hundred years ago, accomplishes this task by providing a clear and concise description of the components of what spirituality should entail. Chittister highlights all of the significant topics of a healthy spiritual life including prayer, obedience, humility and praxis. She is able to convey, through a seemingly ... Read More
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In "Wisdom Distilled From The Daily: Living the Rule of St. Benedict Today", Sister Joan Chittister writes about how the Rule of Saint Benedict (aka the Rule) is still a relevant and potent guide to Christian spirituality for the common person of today, as it has been for many people since the 4th century. From her over 50 years as a nun in the Order of Saint Benedict, she writes in an accessible manner about her understanding and experience with the Rule to show that community, listening, prayer, ... Read More
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In the last chapter of her book, Wisdom Distilled from the Daily, Joan Chittister describes the glass doors leading into her monastery's chapel and their affect on the worshiper. She says, "From the altar...the foyer is a clear view. From the foyer, the altar makes a magnetic center. Each is to the other a necessity. " This picture sums up the Rule of St. Benedict, a way of life that positions everyday people like you and me in a place of attentiveness to the Holy Spirit, even as we live in the real ... Read More
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In her book, Wisdom Distilled from the Daily, Joan Chittister attempts to reframe the sometimes nebulous concept of Christian spirituality in a way that is both relevant and accessible to individuals living out every day life. Using the ancient Rule of St. Benedict as a springboard, Chittister brings the idea of a spiritual life into the contemporary world. Each chapter addresses a different principle found in the Rule of St. Benedict such as prayer, community life, hospitality, obedience, and peace, ... Read More
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