How to Be a Monastic and Not Leave Your Day Job

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How to Be a Monastic and Not Leave Your Day Job
Author : Benet Tvedten
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Publisher : Paraclete Press (MA)
Language : English
Release Date : 01 September 2013
ISBN : 1612614140
Pages : 0 pages
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Discussion around the bestseller The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher has led many people to want to know more about Benedictine principles. Originally written for monks, the principles in the Rule of St. Benedict may be applied by anyone -- and in today's hectic, changing world, following its principles offers a rich spiritual connection to the stability and wisdom of monastic life. This essential guide explains how people who live and work in "the world" are still invited to balance work with prayer, cultivate interdependence with others, practice hospitality, and otherwise practice their spirituality like monks.

How to Be a Monastic and Not Leave Your Day Job

Discussion around the bestseller The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher has led many people to want to know more about Benedictine principles. Originally written for monks, the principles in the Rule of St. Benedict may be applied by anyone -- and in today's hectic, changing world, following its principles offers

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