Conversation With Saint Benedict

The Rule in Today's World

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Denominations, Catholic, Catholicism
Cover of the book Conversation With Saint Benedict by Terrance G. Kardong OSB, Liturgical Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Terrance G. Kardong OSB ISBN: 9780814634202
Publisher: Liturgical Press Publication: April 1, 2012
Imprint: Liturgical Press Language: English
Author: Terrance G. Kardong OSB
ISBN: 9780814634202
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Publication: April 1, 2012
Imprint: Liturgical Press
Language: English

The Rule of Saint Benedict meets contemporary culture-the connection points and the sticking points between the two are the focus of Conversation with Saint Benedict. Renowned Benedictine scholar Terrence Kardong considers various aspects of modern culture that he considers worrisome and the light that Benedict's Rule might shed on them for Christians today. He also takes up specific aspects of the Rule itself that he finds difficult to deal with. This book, then, offers a rich interplay that does not shrink from recognizing both strengths and weaknesses in our culture as well as in Benedict's own ideas.

Among the many topics that Kardong tackles are:

  • laughter and tears
  • security
  • work
  • economics
  • monastic garb
  • cell phones
  • zeal
  • hierarchy
  • channel surfing

Terrence G. Kardong, OSB, has been a monk of Assumption Abbey in Richardton, North Dakota, since 1956. Since 1982, he has served as editor of the American Benedictine Review. His many books include Pillars of Community: Four Rules of Pre-Benedictine Monastic Life and Day by Day with Saint Benedict. He has also produced highly regarded translations and commentaries on the Rule of Saint Benedict and St. Gregory the Great's Life of Saint Benedict.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Rule of Saint Benedict meets contemporary culture-the connection points and the sticking points between the two are the focus of Conversation with Saint Benedict. Renowned Benedictine scholar Terrence Kardong considers various aspects of modern culture that he considers worrisome and the light that Benedict's Rule might shed on them for Christians today. He also takes up specific aspects of the Rule itself that he finds difficult to deal with. This book, then, offers a rich interplay that does not shrink from recognizing both strengths and weaknesses in our culture as well as in Benedict's own ideas.

Among the many topics that Kardong tackles are:

Terrence G. Kardong, OSB, has been a monk of Assumption Abbey in Richardton, North Dakota, since 1956. Since 1982, he has served as editor of the American Benedictine Review. His many books include Pillars of Community: Four Rules of Pre-Benedictine Monastic Life and Day by Day with Saint Benedict. He has also produced highly regarded translations and commentaries on the Rule of Saint Benedict and St. Gregory the Great's Life of Saint Benedict.

More books from Liturgical Press

Cover of the book What is Lonergan Up to in "Insight"? by Terrance G. Kardong OSB
Cover of the book Learning the Language of the Soul by Terrance G. Kardong OSB
Cover of the book The Rites of Christian Initiation by Terrance G. Kardong OSB
Cover of the book Sacra Pagina: First Corinthians by Terrance G. Kardong OSB
Cover of the book The Gift of the Church by Terrance G. Kardong OSB
Cover of the book A Precious Fountain by Terrance G. Kardong OSB
Cover of the book The World of Medieval Monasticism by Terrance G. Kardong OSB
Cover of the book No Longer Slaves by Terrance G. Kardong OSB
Cover of the book The Word on the Street, Year A by Terrance G. Kardong OSB
Cover of the book Cistercian Spirituality by Terrance G. Kardong OSB
Cover of the book Who Is Satan? by Terrance G. Kardong OSB
Cover of the book Paul, Proclaiming Christ Crucified by Terrance G. Kardong OSB
Cover of the book From Age to Age by Terrance G. Kardong OSB
Cover of the book The College Student's Introduction To Theology by Terrance G. Kardong OSB
Cover of the book Monastic Observances by Terrance G. Kardong OSB
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy