Christ, the Ideal of the Monk

by Columba Marmion

A Catholic classic.

Genres: Spirituality, Theology

463 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1926

About the author

Reverend Father Blessed Dom Columba Marmion, OSB, born Joseph Aloysius Marmion a Roman Catholic Benedictine Irish monk and the third Abbot of Maredsous Abbey in Belgium. Beatified by Pope John Paul II on September 3, 2000, Columba was one of the most popular and influential Catholic authors of the 20th Century. His books are considered spiritual classics.

Reviews

[Thomas Dooley]

This is such a great foundation for anyone interested in the heart of Western Monasticism. Abbot Marmion takes you step by step through the principles of The Rule of Saint Benedict and displays the ideal life of monastics in their following of Christ. This would be a helpful text for those interested in becoming Benedictine Oblates, who wish to more perfectly live thier secular life with monastic principles and ideals.

[Ephrem Arcement]

A wonderful journey through Benedictine spirituality. This classic stands out mainly because of Blessed Marmion's grounding of Benedictine spirituality in its Christian roots--the life of Christ himself. Monasticism as nothing other than a form (however radical) of Christian discipleship is demonstrated throughout this well thought out book.