Christian de Chergé était un moine français. Il avait choisi de vivre au monastère de Tibhirine, dans les montagnes de l'Atlas, en Algérie. Il était passionné par ce pays et par ses habitants, en grande majorité musulmans. . . Rutherfurd sketches the histories of six fictional families, ranging from aristocrats to peasants, who have lived in the forest for generations. . . Found inside – Page iThis book surveys the full panorama of ten centuries of Christian monastic life. This book examines how the writings of the thirteenth-century nun Gertrude the Great of Helfta articulate an innovative relationship between a person's eucharistic devotion and her body. This is the best retreat we ever had at Gethsemani," commented Thomas Merton of the talks reproduced in this volume. It became one of the most popular books among the ascetics of Late Antiquity and the Byzantine East, but until now the entire text had not been translated into English. "The Mirror of Charity" gives us a solid theology of the cistercian life. Aelred's deep knowledge of Scripture, his joy in his brethren, and his love of Christ shine from every page. Found inside – Page 371... close to where I live , with its dramatic landslip on one side of its steep face , which the local people know happened at the third hour of the crucifixion , when the whole world was suffering ... A stream of blood gushed forth ( severe excess ! ) ... Found inside – Page iIn the history of our faith, there have been no more eloquent voices calling us back to simplicity than the monks of the Cistercian Order, from Bernard of Clairvaux to Chautard to Merton—all of whom contribute to this powerful book. Found insideA blend of case history, anecdote, history, and spiritual quest, this intimate and fascinating look at the world's oldest and most reclusive monastic order provides a rare understanding of day-to-day Trappist existence. Ch. 1 Introduction\Section 1: The Borderland Heathendom and Christianity\Section 2: The Tribal goddess as a Christian Saint\Section 3: Further Peculiarities of this Type of Saint\Ch. 2 Covents Among the Franks, A.D. 550-650\Section 1: At ... Give me a word, Father', visitors to early desert monks asked. The responses of these pioneer ascetics were remembered and in the fourth century written down in Coptic, Syriac, Greek, and later Latin. Found insideThe book closes by addressing the reasons for the subsequent decline of Cistercian convents in the fourteenth century. Dipping into the well of spirituality that is both practical and mystical, this book is designed for both monastics and monastics at heart. Chronicling six years of Thomas Merton’s life in a Trappist monastery, The Sign of Jonas takes us through his day-to-day experiences at the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, where he lived in silence and prayer for much of his life. "Personal accounts of journeys to present-day monasteries in Egypt and translations of ancient monastic texts"--Provided by publisher. Found insideIn a time when technology penetrates our lives in so many ways and materialism exerts such a powerful influence over us, Cardinal Robert Sarah presents a bold book about the strength of silence. Found inside – Page 21The little stream was diverted into various channels , and used in different ways . One channel was ... And so they worked until the crash came , and they were sent forth to live as best they might on the pensions allowed them . 40. There has ... Found inside – Page 144Cistercians. Monasteres ) . So after a short initial stage in the sixties immediately following the Second Vatican Council ... to an even greater change of attitude and openness for the future : a vital and vigorous stream of growing compassion and understanding between the great religions . ... Last summer two Tibetan monks , Panchen Yudol and Thuben Tashi , came to live with us for a short time , during ... This book examines six facets of Christian remembrance, complementing biblical exegesis with readings from literature, ancient and modern. It aims to be an essay in theology. Describes life at a Trappist monastery in South Carolina, and discusses the nature of the monastic experience. Found inside – Page iVisitors to the modern monastery, distinguished by its glass-roofed church, quickly sense the silence, peace, and light of the place. Four of the women who live at Tautra have contributed to this volume of monastic wisdom from the north. The insights of the desert monks of the fifth and sixth centuries amaze, and startle, readers by their wisdom. Among other things, they teach that the first step in overcoming our sinfulness is an honest perception of things as they are. Now, in The Book of the Elders, John Wortley offers an English translation of this collection, based entirely on the Greek of that text. Found insideThis volume looks at the current monastic landscape to assess where monasticism stands and to imagine ways in which it will grow in the future, leading not only to a renewed Christian monasticism but to new monasticisms. Anyone wishing to explore Cistercian spirituality will find this book an illuminating and practical guide. Esther de Waal is one of today's most celebrated spiritual writers. This is a commentary on early monastic texts with a discussion of the theme of Christian repentance. Found insideAustralian monk Michael Casey shares teachings applying ancient beliefs to contemporary life. Originally published: 5th ed. Boston: Little, Brown and Co., 1956. With characteristic eloquence, Bernard of Clairvaux voices the cleric's view of the knights, warfare, and the conquest of the Holy Land in five chapters on the knight's vocation. The novel was the subject of a famous obscenity trial in 1933, but was found by a U.S. district court in New York to be a work of art. The furor over the novel made Joyce a celebrity. Found inside – Page 201... Henfynachlog is not typically Cistercian, though its stream did once work a mill. On the other hand, if the Cistercians did not live there for a time, ... Found insideThat it's possible to combine commerce with compassion. That consumers are willing to purchase with a purpose. And that you, too, can make a difference-and a profit-at the same time. This is what “good work” is all about. Introduces young readers to Catholic beliefs as expressed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Found inside – Page iThis work emphasizes the deep love in which Bernard was held during his life by his monks and the people of France and Italy as well as his role as a powerful public figure. Found insideThe noonday devil is the demon of acedia, the vice also known as sloth. In Cistercian Stories for Nuns and Monks, Martha G. Newman shows how Engelhard of Langheim's late twelfth-century tales about Cistercian monks illuminate the religiosity of Cistercian nuns. COME TO THE MOUNTAIN is a celebration of the 60th Anniversary of St. Benedict¿s Monastery, a community living-in and passing-on the ancient Benedictine tradition (as interpreted by the Cistercian Order) in an isolated mountain valley near ... The complete set of the official English edition of the, Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from Catholic Book, Publishing contains all four volumes of the translation, approved by the International Committee on English in, the Liturgy. At the journey’s summit, we find the God who is Love. This book is an insightful companion to The Ascent of Mount Carmel. Ideal for personal and group study, Carmelite formation, college courses, and a must for every library. 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