Preferring Christ: A Devotional Commentary on the Rule of Saint Benedict

by Norvene Vest

A modern approach to spiritual deepening using the ancient, but wise Rule of St. Benedict. The Rule of St. Benedict continues to attract those who seek to live a deeper life, connected to Christ. But with such an ancient text, how can we authentically engage St. Benedict’s Rule in a manner that is true to its profound insights―and to our own spiritual journey? Norvene Vest suggests that the answer lies in the way we read the Rule. “It shouldn’t be studied like a book of regulations, or a school textbook. It should be read as lectio divina.” This profound yet very practical volume speaks to our urgent spiritual need. People yearn for an interior life deeply rooted in God, humanly balanced, and substantially founded in the Christian heritage. Vest offers a valuable resource by rendering much more accessible the spiritual wealth of the key text of the ancient Benedictine charism. Here is the solid, balanced wisdom that has nourished and guided innumerable Christians for nearly fifteen centuries.

Genres: Spirituality

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Randall E Solberg]

There are many books on the Rule of St Benedict... but this one is not just a comentary, it takes you through the rule using Lectio Divina... this allows not only studying the rule, but also meditation and application to daily life in the modern world.

[Patrick Malone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vest leads the reader through the daily reading of The Rule of St. Benedict, a 5th century christian document written to aid monastic communities live in harmony and a life of conversation.

[Dom William OSB · Rating 4 out of 5]

I very much enjoyed this workbook and we use this for new postulants...Norvene Vest has done a bang up job. I can easily recommend this book. +Will OSB