Monastic Practices (Cistercian Studies Series) [Paperback]

Charles Cummings (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1986 | Series: Cistercian Studies Series

The author, a Trappist monk, describes the spiritual life of monastics in general with emphasis on the Trappist life. Contents: ? Introduction ? Sacred reading ? Liturgical prayer ? Work ? Customs ? Monastic decorum ? Silence ? Short prayers ? Self-discipline ? Watching ? Community & communications ? The Monastic cell ? Stability ? From death to life ? Notes

Product Details

• Paperback: 222 pages
• Publisher: Cistercian Publications (November 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879079754
• ISBN-13: 978-0879079758
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #924,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative for anyone interested in monastic life, April 27, 2000

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Naomi R. Curtis "Naomi" (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monastic Practices (Cistercian Studies Series) (Paperback)

The author, a Trappist monk, is know to friends of mine. The book is very reader friendly and also quite informative. The author describes the spiritual life of monastics in general with emphasis on the Trappist life. While this book does not specifically address how a lay person might use these spiritual practices, it is clear that one could begin to incorporate them into their daily life. This book could be useful for any person interested in deepening their relationship with God.

Chapters include silence, work, prayer, and the other components of monastic life. Clear, understandable rational for the benefits of the specific practices are given. A minor drawback is a lack of reference to the Rule of Benedict or Holy Scripture for the practice. However, the readability of the book makes up for this.