Sacred Rhythms: The Monastic Way Every Day

by Francis Wagner, Michael Casey (Joint Author), Meinrad Brune (Joint Author)

The Christian life is meant to be one of unity. It is about making the whole of life holy. The path of eternal life is an integrated journey we must make each day by embracing rhythmic lives of prayer, work, faithfulness and conversion. These rhythms, through the grace of God, give our lives strength and sacred purpose, most often through the very ordinary. This ideal found concrete expression early in the history of Christianity through the lives of monks and nuns living according to the ancient Rule of St. Benedict. While not everyone is called to be a monk or a nun, all Christians are called to faithfully live the Gospel, and the Rule of St. Benedict offers a time-honored way for anyone to do just that.

156 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2011

Reviews

[Phil · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a collection of reflections in the Benedictine tradition by several monastic or near-monastic writers on several topics related to liturgy, work and prayer. Like most collections, the quality of the entries can vary, but, throughout, there is the grounded balance that I so love in Benedictine spirituality. That and there is an essay by Kathleen Norris. What else can I say.

[Paula Yerke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Benedictine spirituality- say no more. Loved it.

[Overbooked ✎ · Rating 4 out of 5]

As expected, some chapters resonated with me more than others, nevertheless a worthwhile read.

3.5 stars