Latin Sayings for Spiritual Growth

by Archabbot Lambert Reilly

Archabbot Lambert Reilly , O.S.B. Sound Bites of the Ages Sometimes a quick thought can offer a needed insight, and an hour's meditation can change one's life. But you need something to think about. That's what Archabbot Lambert Reilly offers in this engaging collection of timeless Latin sayings, their English translations, and brief commentaries. From the familiar (Carpe Diem-- Seize the Day ) to the uncommon (Mortuo leoni, etiam lepores insultant-- Rabbits may pull dead lions by the beard ), the sayings in this unique storehouse of wisdom are designed to bring you closer to the truth, which, as St. Ambrose says, always comes from the Holy Spirit. So, in the words that converted St. Augustine--Tolle et lege-- Take and read !

240 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2001

Reviews

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a student of Latin, I would have preferred literal translations to be included along with the paraphrase renderings.

[Eileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Father Lambert's thoughtful, incisive, pithy words continue to inspire.