Listen My Son: St. Benedict for Fathers [Paperback]

Dwight Longenecker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2000

The two volume authoritative guide to the social teaching of the Catholic Church. This first volume covers the period from Genesis to Centesimus Annus - Biblical times to the late nineteenth century. There has been a social teaching in the Judaeo-Christian tradition from the beginning, and it has continued to develop in the Christian tradition through the social witness and teaching of the Church through to the present time. Here is the Christian experience from Apostolic times, through the witness of the early Church Fathers and then Christendom in the Middle Ages, and the periods of absolutisms, imperialisms and revolutions in the early modern and modern world down to the end of the nineteenth century. Rodger Charles,S.J. has been researching, lecturing and writing in London, Oxford and San Francisco for over forty years.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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... be rewarded with a closer relationship with God... [parent] with greater compassion and effectiveness... daily readings that dig deep. -- John Perrodin, as printed in CBA Marketplace, October 2000

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Morehouse Publishing (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0819218561
• ISBN-13: 978-0819218568
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #100,550 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #100 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Fatherhood

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars high marks..., July 9, 2002

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michael craft (east coast, usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Listen My Son: St. Benedict for Fathers (Paperback)

As any who have read an ancient work in translation will tell you, any commentary that is included can be a blinding distraction, or the most illuminating aspect of the literature. In this case, Longenecker's accompanying prose is surely the latter. Benedict's Rule is related to the work of a father with practiced ease and grace. The work is profoundly instructive.
In fact, my only gripe is with the slightly unwieldy, slightly overlong introduction. Though it should by no means be skipped, I remember feeling a little anxious to get on to St. Benedict. Very high marks though, I thoroughly recommend this book to any father, or mother for that matter.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars as a mother, July 14, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Listen My Son: St. Benedict for Fathers (Paperback)

As a mother, I was intrigued by the title of this book, and now wish that I had read it long ago, when my children were younger. The advice is age-old and not just for fathers, rather, it is inspiring for all adults, but especially parents trying to keep a family together in these chaotic days.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars thoughtful, helpful book, June 25, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Listen My Son: St. Benedict for Fathers (Paperback)

Dr. Longenecker's meditations on the rule of St. Benedict are both inpirational and pragmatic. This book offer a useful re-tooling and reapplication of these essentially monastic directives for use in family life. It makes me want to work more dilligently at being a better father and person.