How to Discern If God Calls You to Monastery Life
How to Discern If God Calls You to Monastery Life

Author: Juanita de Guzman Gutierrez

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2017-11-09

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1546201866

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The author thought that she would become a nun, spending many times in prayers in front of the Blessed Sacrament and asking spiritual directors and professed nuns and ordained priests what God had in store for her. She went to medical, dental, and eye exams to prepare herself. She lived inside the monastery for three years and three months. After which, she had to leave the enclosure of the monastery walls to take care of a beloved mother in her illness. She went to hibernation for several months, asking God what to do in her life. She had been a teacher for more than thirty-three years and had retired early to discern if God was calling her to the religious life. A priest said, If God is calling you to become a nun, go and enter the monastery, and if it did not work, at least you tried. A confessor said, Pack up and go if they let you go.

Monastic Wisdom
Monastic Wisdom

Author: Elder Joseph

Publisher: Saint Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery

Published: 1999-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780966700015

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Presented here for the first time in English as "Monastic Wisdom," this collection of Elder Joseph's letters makes the wealth of his wisdom and experience available to readers from all walks of life. As his struggles and lifestyle of stillness unfold, readers witness his difficult trials and battles with the demons, his profound visions and spiritual guidance, his martyric endurance in illnesses and finally his holy repose.

The Story of Monasticism
The Story of Monasticism

Author: Greg Peters

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2015-08-11

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1441227210

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Some evangelicals perceive monasticism as a relic from the past, a retreat from the world, or a shirking of the call to the Great Commission. At the same time, contemporary evangelical spirituality desires historical Christian manifestations of the faith. In this accessibly written book Greg Peters, an expert in monastic studies who is a Benedictine oblate and spiritual director, offers a historical survey of monasticism from its origins to current manifestations. Peters recovers the riches of the monastic tradition for contemporary spiritual formation and devotional practice, explaining why the monastic impulse is a valid and necessary manifestation of the Christian faith for today's church.

Practicing His Presence
Practicing His Presence

Author: Brother Lawrence

Publisher: Christian Books Publishing House

Published: 1985-09-01

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 9780940232013

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If you wish to know your Lord in a deeper way, your are invited to join the numerous Christians who, over three centuries, have turned to this book in order to begin that journey to the depths of Christ.

Befriending Silence
Befriending Silence

Author: Carl McColman

Publisher: Ave Maria Press

Published: 2015-11-20

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1594716161

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Winner of the 2016 Georgia Author of the Year: Inspirational-religious books. Respected speaker, author, and Patheos blogger Carl McColman introduces Cistercian spirituality as "the hidden jewel of the Church," presenting a surprisingly contemporary path grounded in monastic tradition. This accessible and comprehensive guide highlights a unique focus on simplicity, living close to the earth, and contemplative prayer, all of which make Cistercian spirituality relevant today. Steeped in chant and silence, grounded in down-to-earth work and service, and immersed in the mystical wisdom of teachers ancient (Bernard of Clairvaux) and modern (Thomas Merton), Cistercian spirituality's beautifully humble path has for centuries made monasteries places of rest, retreat, and renewal. Now, Carl McColman offers the first practical introduction to this ancient, contemplative spirituality for all people. Hailed by reviewers of his many books as playful, and profound, McColman draws on his experience as a lay Cistercian to provide insight into the relevance of the tradition to contemporary issues and spiritual practice. He explains how silence, simplicity, stability, stewardship of the earth, contemplation, ongoing conversion, and devotion to Mary combine to offer a rich and unique path to discipleship and intimacy with God.

Monastic Practices
Monastic Practices

Author: Charles Cummings

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2015-12-07

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 0879074841

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For three decades, Monastic Practices has been a valued resource for English-speaking aspirants to monastic life. In this revised edition, updated and expanded, Charles Cummings, OCSO, explores the common practices of the monastic life in order to rediscover them as viable means of leading persons to a deeper encounter with God. How do monks and nuns occupy themselves throughout the day? Have they modernized their lifestyle or is it still cluttered with medieval customs? Could any of the monastic practices be of use to those outside the monastery? A certain wisdom is necessary to know how to use such practices and how to give oneself to them until they lead one to God. After long monastic experience, Cummings shows us how the ordinary things we do constitute our path to God. In the art of living life, he argues, we are always beginners, searching for God through our concrete circumstances and actions.

Every Day with Jesus Daily Bible
Every Day with Jesus Daily Bible

Author: Selwyn Hughes

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 2075

ISBN-13: 1433615401

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Many people begin a new year with a commitment to read the Bible through in 365 days. These intentions are good, but the reading plan they choose may not be the most effective one for reaching the goal. Every Day with Jesus Daily Bible manages to overcome many difficulties of reading the Bible straight through in a year. From day one, the plan provides rich variety in the readings. Each day includes a selection from: • The Old Testament • The New Testament • Psalms • Proverbs There's also a devotion from beloved pastor Selwyn Hughes that is linked to one of the four readings for the day. Those who follow this plan will read the entire Bible in a year. Reading the four different Scripture portions each day has the benefit of introducing many readers to passages they have never explored. And this is done in a context where encountering the four different Scripture selections together at the same time will yield new insights into God’s Word.

Bubble Girl
Bubble Girl

Author: Kathryn (kat) Banakis

Publisher: Lucas Park Books

Published: 2019-12-18

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9781603500791

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Kat Banakis, like many young adults, struggled to find how her Christian faith would shape her adult life. Follow her quirky, wobbly, messy wanderings as you reflect on your own faith journey.

Manresa
Manresa

Author: Saint Ignatius (of Loyola)

Publisher:

Published: 1881

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13:

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