How to Live
what the rule of st. benedict teaches us about happiness, meaning, and community
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- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
4 February 2020
Summary
The Rule of St. Benedict (the rule) arose in an era when a great civilization was threatened by violence, economic forces that favored the wealthy, political leaders that lacked the trust of the public, and rampant xenophobia. The events that occurred in sixth-century Rome were much like those on the nightly news.
Benedict was not a priest or religious official. He was just a young man disillusioned by a corrupt society that lacked compassion. He had a vision of a society in which hum…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008308308 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0008308306 |
| Author: | Judith Valente |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | William Collins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 4 February 2020 |
| Weight: | 200g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 17mm |
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“ This is a timely book for troubled times, showing how the values and prac- tices established by St. Benedict in the 6th century can help us lead happier lives. A self-professed workaholic, the author allows the reader to see how her life has changed for the better since she took this ancient wisdom to heart.”—KATHLEEN NORRIS, author of e Cloister Walk, Dakota: A Spiritual Geography, Acedia and Me, and Amazing Grace
About The Author
Judith Valente
Judith Valente is currently the senior correspondent at WGLT Radio, the National Public Radio affiliate in central Illinois. Additionally, she serves as the Midwest correspondent for the national Catholic magazine America. She also contributes articles from the Midwest to USA Today. She was formerly employed by the Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.
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