Heart Whispers offers accessible insights from Benedictine spirituality to help us explore the need for faithful living in today's often stress-filled world. Through listening with "the ear of the heart," the sixth-century monk Benedict gained a fresh perspective on Christian spirituality as he lived by three simple vows: stability, obedience, and conversion. A Leader's Guide is also available for those who wish to study Heart Whispers in groups.
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Rev. Dr. Elizabeth J. Canham lives in North Carolina and offers her ministry in teaching and spiritual formation in an ecumenical context as priest, teacher, retreat and workshop leader and spiritual guide. Through Hospites Mundi, a pilgrimage ministry, she invites others to join her on sacred journeys to Celtic and other Christian sites. She is founder of Stillpoint Ministries and has served parishes in London, New Jersey, New York, and North Carolina.
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Benedictine Spirituality Made Contemporary,
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This review is from: Heart Whispers: Benedictine Wisdom for Today (Perfect Paperback)
Most people find spirituality a wonderful concept, but they suspect that it is difficult to practice spirituality in the midst of ordinary daily concerns. Elizabeth Canham offers a wisdom of spirituality that is grounded in the classic practices of Benedict, and she helps readers understand that the spiritual practices described by the 6th century Benedict were intended for ordinary working people. Canham structures the book so that we begin with Scripture and then we move to that essential Benedictine spiritual practice of hospitality. Prayer is a foundational discipline that Canham covers, but her conversation about other practices is a treat. She writes with an ease and charm as she yokes manual labor and rest, two spiritual practices that are misunderstood spiritually. Canham seasons her work with her life's experiences. She grew up an evangelical Christian in England and is now an Episcopal priest in the US. She lived in Manhattan and in a monastic situation in rural South Carolina. These experiences make visible the very Benedictine understanding of life as pilgrimage. Her work is well informed. Her understanding of Benedict's insights allow me to take up these practices in a life in which I fend off chaos and disorder. And that seems to have been a part of Benedict's vision in the disorderly 6th century.
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By The Rev. Dr. Connie M. Stinson (McLean, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Heart Whispers: Benedictine Wisdom for Today (Perfect Paperback)
For my small study group of women who faithfully meet on an early morning once a week, this book calmed and directed turbulent souls. This was especially important and meaningful to us since our first session ended just minutes before the tragedies of September 11 occurred. The book's wisdom has continued to help carry us through. A previous acquaintance, however small, with the benedictine way has been helpful to individual members.
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Used this as a book for small groups for women. It is a life changing book. It's an application of the Spiritual Disciplines for our lives today. God invites us to change and this book speaks to us about listening for the Whisper of God in our lives. A wonderful book.
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- A Renewed Spirituality: Finding Fresh Paths at Midlife by Lynne M. Baab on page 141, and Back Matter
- What's Missing? Inspiration for Women Seeking Faith and Joy in Their Lives by Rena Pederson in Back Matter
- The Power of Prayerful Living: Healing Prayers and Spiritual Guidance That Bring Joy to Every Part of Your Life by Doug Hill on page 169
- What's Missing?: Inspiration for Women Seeking Faith and Joy in Their Lives by Rena Pederson in Back Matter
- St. Benedict's Toolbox: The Nuts And Bolts Of Everyday Benedictine Living by Jane Tomaine in Back Matter
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