An edition of A blessed life
(2009)
A blessed life
Benedictine guidelines for those who long for good days
by Wil Derkse
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A blessed life: Benedictine guidelines for those who long for good days
2009, Liturgical Press
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0814618634 9780814618639
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Benedictine life : vital and attractive
Order with flexibility
A few characteristic features of Benedictine spirituality
The three monastic vows : stability, change of lifestyle, obedience
Benedictine spirituality : no frills but a leaven in everything
Reticence and silence
On silence
Humility : the courage to serve
Signposts on the way of humility
The twelve steps examined closer
Blessed work : a Benedictine view of our daily work
Work : necessary evil or necessary good?
Benedictine attitudes to work
Pressure of work
Blessed work : a question of the right word
The daily study : in contact with nurturing sources
Lectio : reading to live
Lectio outside the monastery walls
Benedictine hospitality
Accepting like the Lord himself
Limits and preconditions of hospitality
The porter
Benedictine hospitality
Outside the monastery
A stimulating training school for the Lord
Discipline and space
The capacity for discernment and prudence
Correcting what is wrong
Joyful and durable frugality
Rest and patience
Benedicere : the good word, well spoken
Benedict : the patron saint of humanity and imperfection.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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