Description: This book delves into the profound wisdom of a sixth-century monastic rule, offering a practical and insightful commentary on its teachings. The author, a spiritual master, guides readers through the principles of obedience, humility, and the pursuit of God. Drawing on centuries of monastic tradition and the teachings of the early Church Fathers, the book presents a timeless and comprehensive vision of the monastic ideal. Through careful analysis and thoughtful reflection, the author illuminates the transformative power of obedience, not as a passive virtue but as a potent weapon in the spiritual battle. The book emphasizes the importance of renouncing self-will and embracing a life of service to God and others. It explores the virtues of silence, reverence, and community life, revealing their essential role in fostering inner peace and union with the Divine. Ultimately, this book serves as a beacon of spiritual guidance, offering profound insights into the nature of true happiness and the path to everlasting life. It reminds us that the journey to God requires both unwavering faith and diligent effort, and that the rewards of a life lived in obedience and love are immeasurable. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
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Book Title: Rule of St. Benedict : A Commentary by the Right REV. Dom Paul Delatte, Abbot of Solesmes and Superior-General of the Congregation of the Benidictines of France (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 534 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: Christianity / General
Item Height: 1.1 in
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Genre: Religion
Item Weight: 25 oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Dom Paul Delatte
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
