Bibliograph

How to live, what the Rule of St. Benedict teaches us about happiness, meaning, and community, Judith Valente ; foreword by Joan Chittister, OSB ; afterword by Martin E. Marty

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How to live, what the Rule of St. Benedict teaches us about happiness, meaning, and community, Judith Valente ; foreword by Joan Chittister, OSB ; afterword by Martin E. Marty

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How to live

Oclc number

1006629764

Responsibility statement

Judith Valente ; foreword by Joan Chittister, OSB ; afterword by Martin E. Marty

Sub title

what the Rule of St. Benedict teaches us about happiness, meaning, and community

Summary

The Rule of St. Benedict arose from an era when a great civilization was threatened by violence, economic forces that favored the wealthy, political leaders that lacked the trust of the public, and rampant xenophobia. Similar to the anxieties and frustrations of the 6th century, we are living in a time where societies need to stress community over competition, consensus over conflict, simplicity over self gain, and silence over the constant chatter and distractions of our lives. In How to Live, Judith Valente explores the key elements of the rule and clearly demonstrates how incorporating this ancient wisdom can change the quality and texture of our lives offering a way forward from the divisions gripping our country. These fresh and profound explorations are inspiring and thoughtful, and will motivate readers to live a meaningful life

Table Of Contents

Yearning for life: on beginning -- Listen with the ear of the heart: on paying attention -- Run with the light: on waking up -- Is there life before death?: on living fully -- The tools for good works: on peaceful living -- Restraint of speech: on silence -- "Have patience with me": on humility -- The times for saying alleluia: on prayer -- Sleeping with knives: on trust -- Linking arms: on community -- Workaholism and other over-achievements: on finding balance -- To make amends: on forgiving -- The guests at our door: on hospitality -- Do I need this now?: on living simply -- Seeking the true self: on facing our faults -- Summoning the community for counsel: on building consensus -- The care of souls: to be a leader -- Nothing is to be neglected: on caring for what we have -- "Your blessing, please": on living with awe -- A school for the Lord's service: on finding meaning in our work -- "I've never been where I am not": on contemplation -- Always beginning: on conversatio morum

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