Centered On Christ: A Guide to Monastic Profession (Monastic Wisdom Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (574 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0879070749 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 344 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The first, Spanish, edition of this book drew heavily on novitiate notes by Thomas Merton; in this third, completely revised edition, the author takes into account two new factors 'Vita Consecrata, Pope John Paul II's 1996 Apostolic Exhortation, and the postmodern secularization which has deeply affected Christians. By clarifying various aspects of monastic living, Augustine Roberts explains how the signs of monastic living and commitments of monastic profession relate to the "evangelical counsels," Jesus's invitation to leave al things and follow him.. "Hidden in every human heart is a monk." For men and women in the cloister and in the world, Augustine Roberts explores the inner meaning of the conversatio morum, conversion of life, that underlies Benedictine life
This book ought to be read by many, not only those within monastic communities. The hope might be that in time the wider audience of the Church could come to see the book's unique contribution to the spiritual life of conformity, conversion, and transformation that each Christian is called to achieve with Christ and by his grace.
This is the best book I have seen on the topic but there This is the best book I have seen on the topic but there is room for another book covering the topic.. mimi said excellent. Read his previous editons of this book and he is very good. You can tell he lives the life he is writing about.. "Five Stars" according to sr. marie therese. Excellent not just for those preparing for profession