The Ideal of the Monastic Life Found in the Apostolic Age (Classic Reprint)

Dom Germain Morin

ISBN 10: 1331770742 / ISBN 13: 9781331770749

Edité par Forgotten Books Apr 2018, 2018

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Synopsis :

Discover the timeless path of monastic life rooted in the Apostolic Age.

This thoughtful work presents a Benedictine vision of devotion, community, and spiritual discipline, grounded in the Rule and the great Fathers. It invites readers to understand how ancient practices can shape a life of prayer, service, and inner freedom.

Drawing on the Benedictine tradition, the book explores how compunction, obedience, and penance form the heart of a monk’s vocation. It connects personal growth with a shared life, emphasizing reverence for liturgy, unity in worship, and the steady pursuit of spiritual clarity. The text also looks at the practical side of monastic living—poverty, discretion, and the delicate balance between tradition and contemporary life.

Through a sequence of meditations and reflections, you’ll encounter a steady rhythm of study, prayer, and communal harmony. The material is accessible to anyone interested in Christian spirituality and the historical roots of Benedictine practice.

• Clear examination of compunction and its role in calling and conversion
• Discussion of obedience, simplicity, and the Abbot’s place in community life
• Insight into liturgical prayer, the Mass, and the renewal of vows
• Foundations of monastic poverty, fraternal charity, and prudent discretion

Ideal for readers of Christian spirituality, monastic history, and those curious about Benedictine life and its enduring influence.

Présentation de l'éditeur: Excerpt from The Ideal of the Monastic Life Found in the Apostolic Age

I have been asked by the Abbot of Maredsous to prepare this translation of Dom Germain Morin's work for the press, and to write a few words of introduction. I cannot refuse one to whom I owe so much, but it is obviously quite unnecessary, if not impertinent, for me to say anything in commendation of either the author or his book.

Dom Morin has a European reputation as a savant, and the University of Oxford has honoured not so much him as itself in giving him a Doctor's degree honoris causa.

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Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Ideal of the Monastic Life Found in the ...
Éditeur : Forgotten Books Apr 2018
Date d'édition : 2018
Reliure : Taschenbuch
Etat : Neu