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Friend of the Soul: A Benedictine Spirituality of Work

Friend of the Soul: A Benedictine Spirituality of Work

Vest, Norvene

Paperback

Religion General Christian LivingGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 156101138X
ISBN13: 9781561011384
Publisher: Cowley Publications
Published: Jan 25 1997
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.45 Width: 5.56 Depth: 8.48
Language: English

In this second book in her series on Benedictine spirituality, Norvene Vest brings the insights of Benedict's Rule to the world of work. A gifted interpreter of Benedict's wisdom, Vest examines with empathy and clarity the plight of men and women who wish for their work to be life-giving, a service to others, and the place where they can experience the presence of God.

Vest brings Benedict's perspective to three areas of work discontent today: the stress of performance, overproduction, and acquisitiveness. To these she opposes three Benedictine principles: vocation, or being called to what we do; stewardship, or taking care of what we are given; and obedience, or serving one another. Her emphasis is on the words of Benedict's primary text and its application for people today.

Each chapter concludes with extensive spiritual exercises and food for thought.

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