Praying with Benedict (Companions for the Journey)
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Rating | : | 4.88 (518 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0932085954 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 124 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2014-02-28 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Sister Katherine's book will be a quick entry into Benedictine spirituality for those new to it, and a map for deeper awareness for those on familiar ground.. An excellent introduction to the spiritual riches of Saint Benedict's life and Rule
How is your prayer life? I just finished praying through Katherine Howard's excellent spiritual guidebook,"Praying with Benedict". Howard's book offers readers more than just information on the prayer life of Benedict. She invites you into a deeper, richer experience of intimacy with God in prayer, simply by reading through this book, section by section. Each chapter includes a brief statement of the theme, an opening prayer, biographical stories about Benedict, selections from the Rule of Benedict, and practical reflections, or spiritual exercises for participation in prayer with Benedict's approach to