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Title: Benedict's Way: An Ancient Monk's Insights for a Balanced Life by Lonni Collins Pratt, Daniel, Father Homan, Lonnie Collins Pratt ISBN: 0-8294-1787-7 Publisher: Loyola Pr Pub. Date: September, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (9 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A different perspective
Comment: Of the reviewers posted here, I think I am probably the only one who read Radical Hospitality, the other book by these authors, before reading Benedict's Way. I like Radical Hospitality better if only because it spoke to me about how I need to make some changes in my life. Benedict's Way is a great book for anyone who wants to go a little deeper into benedictine spirituality but isn't much into serious scholarship. My brother is a Benedictine monk and he showed me a review of the book that came out recently. It talked about how this book is written in a simple and direct style but there is an evident scholarship lurking in the backgrounds of the authors. They just don't seem to be showy about it. Which is very good news for the reader who wants depth without pretentiousness. Even if you do read Radical Hospitality first, you'll love this book.
Rating: 5
Summary: Simplify & Enjoy God's gift of life!
Comment: Benedict's Way guides the reader easily into understanding God's intentions of our time here on earth. We have created a fast paced lifestyle that is self serving causing much anxiety. This is evident by the ever increaing need for lifestyle managing drugs. Our current society with all its technology and materialism has the highest rates of divorce, depression, sucide, etc., in history. It seems that all this financial wealth has done little to make us truly happy. Is it possible that God in is infinite wisdom understood this and inspired spiritual teachers like Buddha, Mother Terresa, and St. Benedict to teach us how to live?
Pratt and Homan have challenged the reader to look at their own life and reflect on it. For me personally this book has opened my eyes to my own self serving ways. Each chapter is thought provoking and one of my favorites Balance and Celebration caused me to pause and look at how I approach my family time, work time, personal time, spritual time, etc.
The format makes this an easy read with each chapter ending in a reflective prayer. Another great aspect of the book is the suggested reading section that includes web-sites to visit.
This book is a must read for anyone serious about living a simplier spirit filled life.
Rating: 5
Summary: Somewhere to begin
Comment: I'm new to Benedictine spirituality but am learning to value the simple things. I thought that made this book a good place to start my Benedictine journey. The book challenged my long-held ideas about spirituality and the nature of the universe and I came away feeling good about myself believing that maybe the universe is a good place after all. It helped me. I think that's what I really needed from a book rather than advice on Benedictine spirituality although I'm confident that is also a strength for this book. We all want balance and this really does help.
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Title: Radical Hospitality: Benedict's Way of Love by Lonni Collins Pratt, Daniel Homan ISBN: 1557253099 Publisher: Paraclete Press Pub. Date: September, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Benedictine Handbook by Anthony Marett-Crosby ISBN: 0814627900 Publisher: Liturgical Press Pub. Date: August, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: The Rule of Benedict: Insights for the Ages (Crossroad Spiritual Legacy Series) by Joan D. Chittister ISBN: 0824525035 Publisher: Crossroad/Herder & Herder Pub. Date: October, 1992 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The Family Cloister : Benedictine Wisdom for the Home by David Robinson ISBN: 0824518276 Publisher: Crossroad/Herder & Herder Pub. Date: April, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Glenstal Book of Prayer: A Benedictine Prayer Book by The Monks of Glenstal Abbey, Monks of Glenstal Abbey ISBN: 0814627676 Publisher: Liturgical Press Pub. Date: September, 2001 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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