Aumunn 1 christian spirituality in the catholic tradition jordan aumann, o. Paul, mn, and first appeared on the website of the benedictine center. It is a monastic movement for lay people designed to respond to the great hunger and thirst for spirituality that exists in todays world. This phrase from the prologue to the rule is a good way to summarize the goal of benedictine spirituality and prayer. Benedictine spirituality timeless guidance for everyday living. The life of the monastic, like that of all christians, is first and foremost a response to gods astonishing love for humankind, a love. In their eagerness for reform, early protestants hastily discarded st. Ordo sancti benedicti, abbreviated as osb, are a monastic religious order of the catholic church following the rule of saint benedict. Reading saint benedict, reflections on the rule, cistercian publications. Benedictine spirituality the cistercian order of the. Benedictine spirituality building catholic culture.
Benedict in a little book called always we begin again. Benedictine spirituality also known as monastic spirituality. The essays in this book help oblates fulfill their vocation as they go about their daily activities at home, in church, at school or in the workplace. Monasteries of the heart is a new form of benedictine life for our time. Leo abbey for spiritual retreats and praying the divine office with the monks or finding a time of rest on holy ground. A devoted monk, he established the rule of benedict. When dennis okholm began exploring the roots of contemporary benedictine monasticism, he quickly found that st. Benedictine spirituality the word benedictine is relatively modern. Benedict founded twelve communities for monks at subiaco, about 40 miles to the east of rome, before moving to monte cassino in the mountains of southern italy. Benedictine spirituality for oblates saint meinrad. Benedictine spirituality is about listening to the other attentively this action directs us toward wholeness because we let the other in our life. It is one among many schools that speak to contemporary hearts, yet it is particularly unique in its lasting impact on western christianity. Benedictine daily prayer pdf download pdf book library.
Benedictine spirituality part 1 of 3 benedictine spirituality offers an important voice in our world today, a voice which informs our praying, living and discerning. A thoughtful series of readings grounded in benedictine spirituality. Benedicts rule for monasteries by abbot of monte cassino saint. Practicing benedictine spirituality the benedictine life is, simply living the gospel without fanfarethe mainspring of everything in the rule of saint benedict is the love of christ in himself, in the poor, in the monastic community, in the individual brethrenthis is the key to the monastic life and spirit. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source. This hidden spiritual gem is for anyone of any faith or. Benedictine spirituality the monks are models of catholic culture as they have formed a complete way of life centered on the faith.
Posted on march 20, 2017 by byron borger please order any of these with our booknotes newsletter special, 10% off, by using the links below. Im looking for ways to bring my life into better balance, i have always been fascinated with the idea of monastic life, and the title of this book appealed to me. The ten hallmarks of benedictine education from education within the benedictine wisdom tradition 1. Benedict, who lived in the 6th century, together with all those who have been inspired by the rule of benedict and associate themselves with the benedictine spiritual tradition. Dom paul delatte, abbot of solesmes and superiorgeneral of the congregation of the benedictines in france, translated by dom justin mccann, monk of ampleforth london. Benedict is a set of rules and principles for monks living together in monasteries, but it can apply to all those who are not. Apr 12, 2017 books that enrich your benedictine life and spirituality. Joan chittister is a benedictine sister with an ecumenical outreach and vision who has written more than 50 books. The influence of the benedictine rule on the growth of the christian. Based on fifteen hundred years of liturgical prayer within the benedictine monastic tradition, benedictine daily prayer offers a rich diet of classic office hymnody, psalmody, and scripture. Overview of benedictine spirituality catholics, protestants, buddhists, and all people are welcomed as christ according to benedictine hospitality under the rule of st.
Oblates shape their lives by living the wisdom of christ as interpreted by st. Benedict has as much to offer protestants as he does roman catholics. The benedictines, officially the order of saint benedict latin. Michael casey, a guide to living in the truth, 2001. Essentials of benedictine spirituality the contemplative. The benedictine monks formed a council, presided over by an abbot, who held the office for life. The prologue of the holy rule monday, july 11 friday, july 15, 2016 during this retreat, the main themes of the prologue of the rule will be studied and seen in its biblical and patristic richness. Benedict framed a rule, or constitution, which was modeled in some respects upon the earlier rule of st. Cynthia bourgeault reconstructs benedictine spirituality, with its creative rhythms, patterns, and musical emphasis, as a practical form of spirituality to be used by all. Planting trees is a big deal in nebraska planting trees is a big deal in nebraskaso important that the planting and preservation of trees are celebrated with an actual holiday, arbor day, started right here in nebraska and now observed in all fifty states and in several countries.
Benedictine spirituality is a way of life in which one follows christ in the footsteps of st benedict as prescribed in his holy rule. It covers many aspects of oblate life based on the benedictine spirituality lived out in this monasterys oblate community. Pdf the rule of benedict and its relevance to the world of work. Benedict, reflected in the wisdom of his rule, lights our way to truly become a gospel people proclaiming gods love for all of creation. Taking elements from the rule, as well as other writers and thinkers, the book provides reflections on living the rule and the contradictions in life and behavior while doing so. For community of hope international, the rule is simply an aid to help us live lives rooted in the gospel and. Read download benedictine daily prayer pdf pdf download. A benedictine spirituality online retreat monastery of st. Persons who reach out to a monastic not living the correct monastic life. Benedictine spirituality, firmly rooted in the scriptures, recognizes that the bible gives us a relational way. Benedict are christian individuals or families who have associated themselves with a benedictine community in order to enrich their christian way of life.
Benedictine spirituality part 2 of 3 the abrc this blog is part 2 of a series by sam rahberg, director of the benedictine center, st. Benedictine spirituality by joan chittister ecourse spirituality. It means we have the positive intention to listen to the other to hear gods voice in that person. Benedictine daily prayer provides an everyday edition of the divine office for people who desire to pray with the church in a simple manner. Spirituality at work, rule of benedict, spiritual qualities of leadership, mentoring, work. It may seem odd that some of the best guidelines for achieving balance in our world today, where stress has become the norm, come from a sixth century italian monk who at one point chose to live by himself in a cave. Benedictine spirituality is practical and profound. Oblate formation booklet oblates of saint benedict. Benedictine spirituality is a way of life that helps a person to seek god and his will daily. Oblates seek god by striving to become holy in their chosen way of life. Benedictine spirituality for oblates is a tool to help the oblates fulfill their vocation. But for people who know that simple answers ultimately fail to satisfy and have realized. One evening, little james waved me over to meet his new purple stegosaurus.
They are also sometimes called the black monks, in reference to the colour of the members religious habits despite being called an order, the benedictines do not operate under a single. Benedictine oblates meet regularly to learn about the rule and share their experience of living it as lay people. Benedict, the rule of life, and benedictine spirituality on sale, too. Contents preface 1 sacred scripture and the spiritual life the old testament the new testament 2 spirituality of the early church the apostolic fathers christian life christian gnosticism. In monk habits for everyday people, okholma professor who was raised as a pentecostal and a baptistuses his profound experience with benedictine spirituality to show how it can enrich the lives and prayer. Benedict by saint benedict, abbot of monte cassino. Benedictine spirituality archives benedictine center. It encourages a life balance between corporate worship, spiritual reading and work in the context of community.
Benedictine spirituality from benedictine monasticism by dom cuthbert butler audio from alleluia audio books. Benedicts teachings with the holy waterand subsequently missed out on the many benefits of his scriptural insights and spiritual disciplines. Benedictine spirituality is a spirituality that fills time with an awareness of the presence of god. We also follow our constitution, and manual of the cistercian order of the holy cross. Love of christ and neighbor love is at the heart of benedictine monastic life.
Learn the key difference between chanting and speaking the psalms and additional practices to achieve benedictine balance and transformation in. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition j. It covers many aspects of oblate life based on the benedictine spirituality lived. Many monasteries practice physical work manual work, intellectual activity.
The benedictine way of living by john mcquiston ii on impulse. The benedictine, monastic way is not for people who want instant spirituality for an age that demands everything instantly. Books, courses and web sites abound and assure us that we can fill our. Benedictine spirituality community of hope international.
It is filled with books and toys for the children to play and even choose something to bring home. Highlighting vital aspects of devotion, humility, obedience, hospitality, and evangelism, okholm helps you slow down and dig deeper into gods word. Since benedict was a monk, the spirituality which is based on his rule, is. There are online communities like the monastery of the heart. Morehouse publishing, 1999 mbo manual for benedictine oblates, 4th edition, ed. Key vocab dealing with benedictines and related themes.
See more ideas about spirituality, books and rule of st benedict. Books, 1997 lms dwight longenecker, listen, my son. It offers a way of life, practices and structures, not simple answers. Benedicts rule for monasteries by abbot of monte cassino saint benedict. Benedictine spirituality, in particular, has treasured many components. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Benedictine, member of the order of saint benedict o.