Joan Chittister
Joan Chittister is a member and former prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie and currently the executive director of the Alliance for International Monasticism (AIM). She is the author of Psalm Journal, Winds of Change, and WomanStrength: ... [... more]
Harper Collins |
Lovers of the Place: Monasticism Loose in the Church
 Splendid but not what you might think: I read this book because I thought the subtitle "Monasticism Loose in the World" meant it might be useful to me as a Cistercian lay contemplative. Kline is the abbot of the Trappist house in South Carolina, [... more]
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St. Benedict
Composed nearly fifteen hundred years ago by the father of Western monasticism, The Rule of Saint Benedict has for centuries been the guide of religious communities. St. Benedict's rules of obedience, humility, and contemplation are not only ... [... more]
Random House |
Letters: Barsanuphius and John: Volume 1
Letters from Two Desert Hermits, Answers to Questions on Practical Living & Spiritual Issues: "Do not seek to be regarded as somebody, don't compare yourself to others in anything. Leave the world, mount the cross, discard all earthly things, [... more]
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Always We Begin Again, Gift Edition with Bookmark
A worthwhile distillation: While not a detailed examination of the Rule Of ST. Benedict this remains an inspiring little book. I particularly come back often to the chapter entitled "the twelve steps to humility." I understand that the lack of [... more]
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Barsanuphius and John: Letters, Volume 2
Letters from Two Desert Hermits, Answers to Questions on Practical Living & Spiritual Issues: "Do not seek to be regarded as somebody, don't compare yourself to others in anything. Leave the world, mount the cross, discard all earthly things, [... more]
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John Cassian: Conferences
Still speaks today: As with all the books I have read from "The Classics of Western Spirituality" series, John Cassian's "Conferences" is both important and insightful. Cassian is, via the value placed on his writings by St. Benedict, [... more]
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School(s) for Conversion: 12 Marks of a New Monasticism
Binding: Paperback EAN: 9781597520553 ISBN: 1597520551 Number Of Pages: 186 Publication Date: 2005-01 [... more]
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Medieval Monasticism: Forms of Religious Life in Western ...
monasticism's meandering monks: Lawrence's work provides a good foundation for anyone interested in studying medieval Europe. He traces monasticism from its roots in the deserts of the Middle East to the great Cluniac and Cistercian monasteries of France. [... more]
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Flirting With Monasticism: Finding God On Ancient Paths
Author: Karen E. Sloan Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 255.2 EAN: 9780830836024 ISBN: 0830836020 Number Of Pages: 162 Publication Date: 2006-11 [... more]
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Women's Monasticism and Medieval Society: Nunneries in ...
Author: Bruce L. Venarde Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 305 EAN: 9780801486159 ISBN: 0801486157 Number Of Pages: 264 Publication Date: 1999-05 [... more]
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Pre-Benedictine Monasticism: Initiation Into the ...
Author: Thomas Merton Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 271.009015 EAN: 9780879070731 ISBN: 0879070730 Number Of Pages: 440 Publication Date: 2006-12 [... more]
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