Joan Chittister

The Monastery of the Heart (eBook, ePUB)

An invitation to the meaningful life

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Every age has answered the questions and challenges of spiritual living in its own particular ways through its languages, arts, and lifestyles, giving seekers various concepts for guidance. In this original manifesto, bestselling author Joan Chittister delivers a roadmap based on the ancient Rule of Benedict that stands as a practical model upon which to build a satisfying life, despite the seemingly limitless (and at times meaningless) supply of options in the modern world. By giving spiritual seekers - individuals, couples, families, and small groups - a new opportunity to live a better life from the very centre of their world without ever having to withdraw from it, Chittister's new approach redefines Benedictine living for modern day seekers while remaining firmly rooted in its monastic values.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: SPCK
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. November 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780281066209
• Artikelnr.: 37813911

Autorenporträt

Joan Chittister is an internationally known author and lecturer, and the executive director of Benetvision, a resource and research center for contemporary spirituality. She currently serves as co-chair of the Global Peace Initiative of Women, and lives in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
OUR SEARCH
1. A Seeker's Path
2. A Gentle Invitation
3. A Single Vision
OUR INTERIOR LIFE
4. Prayer
5. Silence
6. Prayerful Reading
7. Retreat and Reflection
OUR COMMUNITY
8. Mutuality
9. Equality
10. Spiritual Guidance and Counsel
11. Sufficiency and Sharing
12. Nourishment
OUR SERVICE
13. Good Work
14. Co-Creation
15. Loving Care
16. Responsibility
17. Hospitality
OUR PROMISE
18. A Listening Heart
19. Conversion of Heart
20. Stability of Heart
OUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
21. Humility
22. Spiritual Tools
23. Sacred Art
24. Good Zeal
25. Peace
Epilogue