Benedictine Spirituality

A new edition of this contemporary spirtitual classic in which the ancient and gentle wisdom of the Rule of St Benedict is explored in realtion to the demands of modern living and the importance of balance between prayer, work and study.

This comprehensive manual contains: the text of the Rule of St Benedict; an introduction to the essentials of Benedictine spirituality; Benedictine prayers; a "who's who" introducing us to 100 Benedictine saints and followers; and a guide to living...

A reissue of a favourite title in the Rhythm of Life series, Living With Contradiction looks to the tried and tested wisdom of the 6th century Rule of St Benedict, with its clear emphasis on balancing the needs of body, mind and spirit for help in...

Saint Benedict of Nursia (c 480-543 AD) founded twelve monasteries. Benedict wrote a set of rules governing his monks, "The Rule of Benedict", one of the more influential documents in Western Civilization. This translation includes an introduction...

The pattern of religious life is changing dramatically. While the numbers of professed monks and nuns is small and falling, large numbers of men and women people are formally promising to live in the world by monastic values. Equally, churches are...