| Seeking Life: The Baptismal Invitation of the Rule of St. Benedict Contributor(s): De Waal, Esther (Author) |
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ISBN: 0814618804 ISBN-13: 9780814618806 Publisher: Liturgical Press OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2009 Annotation: In Seeking Life: Benedictine Wisdom for the Baptized, Esther de Waal focuses on the prologue to the Rule of Saint Benedict and shows how it contains the clues we need to both understand and live by the vows made at our baptism. With her characteristic insight and wisdom, Esther de Waal draws out enduring spiritual teaching on how to live when reborn of water and the spirit. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Rituals & Practice - Sacraments - Religion | Christian Living - Spiritual Growth - Religion | Christian Theology - Soteriology |
| Dewey: 234.161 |
| LCCN: 2009003113 |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 5.22" W x 7.82" (0.61 lbs) 148 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Catholic |
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| Publisher Description: In Seeking Life: The Baptismal Invitation of the Rule of St. Benedict, renowned author Esther de Waal returns to the Rule of Saint Benedict--the inspiration for Seeking God, her classic book published twenty-five years ago. Here, she focuses on the prologue to the Rule and shows how it contains the clues we need to both understand and live by the vows made at our baptism. Baptism is so fundamental to our Christian identity that many congregations renew their baptismal promises each year on Easter. Yet how well do we understand the spirit and depth of those vows? How much do they shape our daily lives? Parts of the Rule of Saint Benedict are believed to be based on addresses given to those about to be--or who had recently been--baptized; they are a practical guide to "choosing the road that leads to life." With her characteristic insight and wisdom, Esther de Waal draws out enduring spiritual teaching on how to live when reborn "of water and the spirit." |
Contributor Bio(s): De Waal, Esther: - Esther de Waal is one of today's most celebrated spiritual writers. Seeking God, her classic book on the relevance of the Rule of Saint Benedict, has opened up the riches of the monastic tradition to readers throughout the world for almost twenty-five years. Greatly in demand as a speaker and retreat leader, she lives in Herefordshire, UK. |
