Praying with the Benedictines: A Window on the Cloister

by Guerric DeBona

Book Overview

Western culture has recently experienced a major rebirth of interest in monasticism--particularly in regard to the ancient Benedictine order. In PRAYING WITH THE BENEDICTINES, Fr. De Bona has compiled an eclectic collection of Benedictine prayer, reflections, poetry and artistic expressions drawn from an international community of monks and religious women over the centuries. Although small in size, the scope and range of this book is vast. These...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809144433
• ISBN13: 9780809144433
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.5" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Monks at their best

These Benedictine monks have a unique way of saying so much in so few words. Anyone with an interest in Benedictine spirituality will especially enjoy this book of short inspirational essays. Benedictine Oblates will find it especially worthwhile.