St. Benedict's Toolbox: The Nuts And Bolts Of Everyday Benedictine Living
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Manufacturer: Morehouse Publishing
EAN (European Article Number): 9780819221520
Number of Items: 1
Binding: Paperback
Author: Jane Tomaine
Publisher: Morehouse Publishing
Dewey Decimal Number: 255.106
Publication Date: 2005-05-30
Reading Level: 206
Description: When St. Benedict formed his first small community of monks at Monte Cassino on the hilltop, Italy--and much of Europe--was ravaged by war. The Roman Empire was breaking apart, and politics, cultural life, and even the Church, were all in disarray. In the midst of these tumultuous times, Benedict offered his followers a "little rule," a guide about the size of a checkbook, that showed his monks the way to peace as they learned to prefer Christ above all things.
Though it was written nearly 1500 years ago, the Rule of Benedict still offers the practical tools for living a Christ-centered today. Here in St. Benedict’s Toolbox, readers will find a primer on how to use these tools in their own tumultuous lives. Each chapter examines one aspect of the Rule, from ways of praying to ways of embracing humility, and offers suggestions for prayer, reflection, journaling, and action. As they learn to use Benedict’s tools, readers will discover the power--and the timeliness--of this ancient way of life.
Details: We are using this book in a group at our church as a tool to help us learn how we might use St. Benedict's Rule to guide our daily lives. We're finding the exercises a great help and the book has become the tool we're using to build a "community of the heart".
Review Summary: A Great Tool!
Date: 2008-03-27
Details: This book is a great tool for living out the Rule of St. Benedict in our daily life. It spoke to me a great deal, especially about "grumbling"! The author doesn't assume that we can apply the rule overnight, but understands it takes time for "conversion" through an application of "stability" in our life. It is one of the best spiritual books I have read! (I have over 300 to compare it to!)
Review Summary: Practial applications for us regular folk
Date: 2008-03-22
Details: This book shows how to live a truly Christian life using the principals found in the Rule of St. Benedict. Not just for those in the cloister, the Rule, and this book, are full of sound, practical ways for anyone to live their life. Benedict believed that holiness was found in community (family, friends, co-workers, *everyone* we meet) and in doing everyday tasks well.
Review Summary: nuts and bolts of Benedictine Living
Date: 2008-02-15
Details: My husband is thoroughly enjoying the book. It does get down to the nuts and bolts of Everyday Benedictine Living.The Nuts and Bolts of College WritingSt. Benedict's Toolbox: The Nuts And Bolts Of Everyday Benedictine Living
Review Summary: Too Christocentric!
Date: 2006-11-10
Details: This book assumes that the Christianity is central to the reader's life. Although there are some good general points, the Christocentrism renders them practically useless for those of other faiths. Perhaps this was the author's intention, but I believe she could have made it inclusive without sacrificing the integrity of the book.
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