The Way of Benedict: Eight Blessings for Lent

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By Laurentia Johns

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The Way of Benedict: Eight Blessings for Lent explores the enduring appeal of The Rule of St Benedict, a sixth-century guide for monks that remains profoundly relevant today. Laurentina Johns presents the Rule as a balanced approach to seeking God, integrating prayer, work, and relationships to navigate modern stress. The book highlights the Lenten character of life shaped by Easter's transforming power, aiming to help readers access grace by following the Gospel daily. While ideal for Lent, it serves as a year-round guide to Benedict's vision of holistic living.
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This book is best suited for Christians seeking spiritual growth, those interested in Benedictine spirituality, and anyone looking for practical guidance on integrating prayer and daily life especially during Lent. It appeals to readers drawn to contemplative traditions and holistic wellness.

The book aims to help readers engage directly with The Rule of St Benedict. It offers a balanced approach to seeking God and integrating prayer, work and relationships in a way that is more essential than ever in our stress-riven society.

Rich in monastic wisdom and holistic spirituality, this Lent course offers an eight-part path to living a spiritually integrated life.

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The Rule of St Benedict, written for monks in the sixth century, continues to hold an extraordinary appeal to people in our day. It offers a balanced approach to seeking God and integrating prayer, work and relationships in a way that is more essential than ever in our stress-riven society. For St Benedict, the whole of life has a Lenten character; that is, it should be driven by the power of Easter which permeates every aspect of the day with the transforming power of Christ's resurrection.

The book aims to help readers engage directly with The Rule of St Benedict. The essential argument is that the Rule offers a way of accessing the transforming power of grace by following the Gospel in everyday life, and so is potentially a blessing for every Christian. While the centrality of Easter in the Rule makes the book ideal as a Lent book, it also means that The Way of Benedict can serve as a guide to the wisdom of the Rule throughout the year. While not a commentary on the Rule, the book follows the shape of the Rule in the belief that this is integral to St Benedict's vision of holistic living.

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Stephen Cherry, Dean of King's College Cambridge, praises the book's deep wisdom and practical insights drawn from Sr Laurentia's extensive monastic experience, recommending it for those seeking more order, peace, and joy. Abbot Christopher Jamison notes the clarity and timely nature of the book, drawing on Benedictine wisdom as a universal guide in challenging times.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780281075812

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 December 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SPCK Publishing

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 250g

Pages: 108

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About the Author

Laurentia Johns has been a Benedictine nun at Stanbrook Abbey since 1990. A poet and regular speaker/writer on Benedictine spirituality, she has worked in formation and guest ministries and currently has care of the community’s oblates.