Be inspired by the writings of ordinary Christians who chose to renounce the world in order to individually follow God's call. Insightful commentary and historical background illustrates how you can use this wisdom in your own spiritual quest.
Be inspired by the writings of ordinary Christians who chose to renounce the world in order to individually follow God's call. Insightful commentary and historical background illustrates how you can use this wisdom in your own spiritual quest.
Christine Valters Paintner, PhD, a Benedictine Oblate, is author of Lectio Divina-The Sacred Art: Transforming Words & Images into Heart-Centered Prayer, Desert Fathers and Mothers: Early Christian Wisdom Sayings-Annotated & Explained (both SkyLight Paths) and The Artist's Rule: Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom, among other books. She frequently leads retreats and teaches on the wisdom of Benedictine, Celtic and desert ways of praying. A writer, artist, spiritual director, retreat facilitator and teacher, she is the online Abbess of www.abbeyofthearts.com, a global online monastery dedicated to the integration of contemplative practice and creative expression.
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Introduction ix Give Me a Word 3 Your Cell Will Teach You Everything 7 Heart-Centered Spirituality 27 Thoughts, Desires, and Passions 37 Humility, Simplicity, and the Beginner's Heart 57 Spiritual Elders and Soul Friends 85 Tears of Compunction 93 The Necessity of Practice 101 Virtues, Charity, and the Service of Love 111 Solitude, Silence, and Hesychia 119 Three Essential Things 125 Prayer and Differing Gifts 129 Conclusion: How to Become a Monk 137 Notes 144 Suggestions for Further Reading 146
Introduction ix Give Me a Word 3 Your Cell Will Teach You Everything 7 Heart-Centered Spirituality 27 Thoughts, Desires, and Passions 37 Humility, Simplicity, and the Beginner's Heart 57 Spiritual Elders and Soul Friends 85 Tears of Compunction 93 The Necessity of Practice 101 Virtues, Charity, and the Service of Love 111 Solitude, Silence, and Hesychia 119 Three Essential Things 125 Prayer and Differing Gifts 129 Conclusion: How to Become a Monk 137 Notes 144 Suggestions for Further Reading 146
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