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The Dissolution of the Monasteries

A New History

by James G. Clark ...

Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

Unabridged

26 hours 57 min

The first account of the dissolution of the monasteries for fifty years—exploring its profound impact on the people of Tudor EnglandShortly before Easter, 1540 saw the end of almost a millennium of monastic life in England. Until then religious houses had acted as a focus for education, literary, and artistic expression and even the creation of regional and national identity. Their closure, ... Read more

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The first account of the dissolution of the monasteries for fifty years—exploring its profound impact on the people of Tudor EnglandShortly before Easter, 1540 saw the end of almost a millennium of monastic life in England. Until then religious houses had acted as a focus for education, literary, and artistic expression and even the creation of regional and national identity. Their closure,
... Read more
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Monks and Monasteries: Behind the Walls of Prayer, Copying, and Beer

by Sophie Van den Berg ...

Narrated by Sophie Van den Berg ...

Unabridged

2 hours 17 min

Step into the cloister of medieval history to discover how ancient monks mastered mindfulness and craft beer brewing. Perfect for unwinding after a chaotic workday or escaping a stressful commute, this atmospheric audio journey reveals the very real, laughing, and arguing people beneath the solemn hoods.Escape the relentless noise of the digital age by retreating into candlelit scriptoriums, ... Read more

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Step into the cloister of medieval history to discover how ancient monks mastered mindfulness and craft beer brewing. Perfect for unwinding after a chaotic workday or escaping a stressful commute, this atmospheric audio journey reveals the very real, laughing, and arguing people beneath the solemn hoods.Escape the relentless noise of the digital age by retreating into candlelit scriptoriums,
... Read more
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Monastery Is Where You Are, The

The Inner Desert, the Home Altar, and the Gift of Coming As We Are

by Jahn Hooks ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Monastery Is Where You Are is a short contemplative guide to finding sacred practice inside ordinary life.Rooted in mystic Christianity and the Panentheos vision — God in all and all in God — Jahn Hooks invites the reader into a monastery without walls: breath, prayer, attention, mercy, repentance, and daily work offered back to God.This is not ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Monastery Is Where You Are is a short contemplative guide to finding sacred practice inside ordinary life.Rooted in mystic Christianity and the Panentheos vision — God in all and all in God — Jahn Hooks invites the reader into a monastery without walls: breath, prayer, attention, mercy, repentance, and daily work offered back to God.This is not
... Read more
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The Cloister Walk

by Kathleen Norris ...

Narrated by Debra Winger ...

Abridged

2 hours 19 min

For more than 10 years, thoroughly Protestant Kathleen Norris had been an oblate at a Benedictine monastery. In The Cloister Life, the celebrated author turns to the priory as her spiritual landscape, as she takes us through a liturgical year, inspiring us to evaluate our own lives and values. Norris provides tremendous insight into the languages, customs, ceremonies, and sexuality of the men and ... Read more

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For more than 10 years, thoroughly Protestant Kathleen Norris had been an oblate at a Benedictine monastery. In The Cloister Life, the celebrated author turns to the priory as her spiritual landscape, as she takes us through a liturgical year, inspiring us to evaluate our own lives and values. Norris provides tremendous insight into the languages, customs, ceremonies, and sexuality of the men and
... Read more
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San Pio da Pietrelcina - Spiritualità, Carismi, Bilocazioni, Guarigioni, Chiaroveggenza, Levitazione...

Il profondo e toccante racconto di un figlio spirituale sul frate stigmatizzato

by Beppe Amico ...

Narrated by Beppe Amico ...

Unabridged

51 min

Lo scrittore e saggista Beppe Amico, autore del bestseller "Padre Pio - il frate dei miracoli", ripropone la richiestissima versione audio dell'intervista a Don Cornelio Bertagnolli, figlio spirituale del santo del Gargano. Si tratta del racconto appassionato e toccante di un religioso che ha conosciuto e frequentato per alcuni anni il frate con le stigmate e da lui ha ricevuto consigli e ... Read more

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Lo scrittore e saggista Beppe Amico, autore del bestseller "Padre Pio - il frate dei miracoli", ripropone la richiestissima versione audio dell'intervista a Don Cornelio Bertagnolli, figlio spirituale del santo del Gargano. Si tratta del racconto appassionato e toccante di un religioso che ha conosciuto e frequentato per alcuni anni il frate con le stigmate e da lui ha ricevuto consigli e
... Read more
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De Heilige Porfirios van Kafsokalivia en zijn geestelijk kind vader Daniël Gouvalis

by Christina Nikitara-Kremmyda ...

Narrated by Matthijs van Rijn ...

Unabridged

1 hour

In een wereld die steeds meer wordt gekenmerkt door onrust, verwarring en geestelijke dorheid, wijst dit boek een andere weg.De Heilige Porfirios van Kafsokalivia en zijn geestelijk kind vader Daniël Gouvalis is een liefdevol en diepgaand getuigenis van levende heiligheid binnen de Orthodoxe Kerk.Aan de hand van levensbeschrijvingen, persoonlijke herinneringen en talrijke getuigenissen ontvouwt ... Read more

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In een wereld die steeds meer wordt gekenmerkt door onrust, verwarring en geestelijke dorheid, wijst dit boek een andere weg.De Heilige Porfirios van Kafsokalivia en zijn geestelijk kind vader Daniël Gouvalis is een liefdevol en diepgaand getuigenis van levende heiligheid binnen de Orthodoxe Kerk.Aan de hand van levensbeschrijvingen, persoonlijke herinneringen en talrijke getuigenissen ontvouwt
... Read more
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Cross and Medal of Saint Benedict, The

A Mystical Sign of Divine Power

by St. Bernard of Clairvaux,, St. Gregory the Great, and Others ...

Narrated by Mike Romano ...

Unabridged

2 hours 40 min

The spiritual wisdom of Saint Benedict has endured for centuries and quite literally shaped Westernculture from its inception. Tenets of the order, like its motto and Saint Benedict’s Rule, are just asinfluential for lay people as they are for the Benedictine monks and nuns. The cross and medal of St.Benedict is also among the gifts bestowed by the Benedictine Order. For centuries, it has been a ... Read more

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The spiritual wisdom of Saint Benedict has endured for centuries and quite literally shaped Westernculture from its inception. Tenets of the order, like its motto and Saint Benedict’s Rule, are just asinfluential for lay people as they are for the Benedictine monks and nuns. The cross and medal of St.Benedict is also among the gifts bestowed by the Benedictine Order. For centuries, it has been a
... Read more
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Tiempos antiguos | Un día en la vida de una monja medieval

by Carlota Lozano ...

Narrated by Carlota Lozano ...

Unabridged

2 hours 15 min

Adéntrate en el silencio del claustro medieval para vivir las tensiones entre la obediencia estricta y el deseo propio. A través de una narración inmersiva y serena, ideal para desconectar durante tu trayecto diario o encontrar calma al final del día, experimentarás una jornada completa tras los muros del convento. Sin idealizaciones románticas ni juicios modernos, esta reconstrucción histórica te ... Read more

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Adéntrate en el silencio del claustro medieval para vivir las tensiones entre la obediencia estricta y el deseo propio. A través de una narración inmersiva y serena, ideal para desconectar durante tu trayecto diario o encontrar calma al final del día, experimentarás una jornada completa tras los muros del convento. Sin idealizaciones románticas ni juicios modernos, esta reconstrucción histórica te
... Read more
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The Way of the Desert Elders

How the Wisdom of Ancient Christians Sustains Us Today

by Lisa Colón DeLay ...

Narrated by Cynthia Farrell ...

Unabridged

6 hours 50 min

For all that bewilders and bedevils us, the desert mothers and fathers can help us. In The Way of the Desert Elders, Lisa Colón DeLay asks: What if desert elders from more than a millennium ago could walk beside us and nourish our spirits?Starting in the fourth century, half a million Christians fled the villages and cities of the Roman Empire. Leaving behind comforts, they battled what Evagrius ... Read more

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For all that bewilders and bedevils us, the desert mothers and fathers can help us. In The Way of the Desert Elders, Lisa Colón DeLay asks: What if desert elders from more than a millennium ago could walk beside us and nourish our spirits?Starting in the fourth century, half a million Christians fled the villages and cities of the Roman Empire. Leaving behind comforts, they battled what Evagrius
... Read more
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How to Be a Monastic and Not Leave Your Day Job

A Guide for Benedictine Oblates and Other Christians Who Follow the Monastic Way

by Benet Tvedten ...

Narrated by Benet Tvedten ...

Series series Voices from the Monastery
Unabridged

3 hours 12 min

Discussion around the bestseller The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher has led many people to want to know more about Benedictine principles.Originally written for monks, the principles in the Rule of St. Benedict may be applied by anyone — and in today's hectic, changing world, following its principles offers a rich spiritual connection to the stability and wisdom of monastic life. This essential ... Read more

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Discussion around the bestseller The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher has led many people to want to know more about Benedictine principles.Originally written for monks, the principles in the Rule of St. Benedict may be applied by anyone — and in today's hectic, changing world, following its principles offers a rich spiritual connection to the stability and wisdom of monastic life. This essential
... Read more
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Monk Mindset: Ancient Calm for Anxious Times

by Thomas Harrington ...

Narrated by Thomas Harrington ...

Unabridged

1 hour 27 min

Escape modern burnout and conquer anxiety with ancient mindfulness practices built for overwhelmed professionals. When endless notifications and demanding deadlines leave you feeling fractured, you need a grounding strategy rather than just another temporary fix. Cultivate a peaceful, unshakable center amidst the chaos of your daily commute and demanding routines.Synthesizing the profound wisdom ... Read more

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Escape modern burnout and conquer anxiety with ancient mindfulness practices built for overwhelmed professionals. When endless notifications and demanding deadlines leave you feeling fractured, you need a grounding strategy rather than just another temporary fix. Cultivate a peaceful, unshakable center amidst the chaos of your daily commute and demanding routines.Synthesizing the profound wisdom
... Read more
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Thomas Merton on St. Bernard of Clairvaux: Mellifluous Doctor

by Thomas Merton, James Finley, Ph.D. ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton, James Finley, Ph.D. ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

2 hours 3 min

Recorded in 1964 at his monastery, Thomas Merton gave these lectures to novice Cistercians. Today, you are invited into Merton’s classroom for an intimate discussion about one of Christianty’s most influential figures.Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, O. Cist. (1090–1153) is one of the most important figures in the history of Christianity: a founder, reformer, and Doctor of the Church. Now, you can take ... Read more

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Recorded in 1964 at his monastery, Thomas Merton gave these lectures to novice Cistercians. Today, you are invited into Merton’s classroom for an intimate discussion about one of Christianty’s most influential figures.Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, O. Cist. (1090–1153) is one of the most important figures in the history of Christianity: a founder, reformer, and Doctor of the Church. Now, you can take
... Read more
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La Règle de Saint Benoît

by Benoit de Nursie ...

Narrated by Yannick Lopez ...

Unabridged

2 hours 8 min

Voulant instituer une école de service du Seigneur, la Règle de Saint Benoît organise la vie en communauté des moines et décrit les vertus monastiques que sont l'obéissance, l'humilité et l'esprit de silence. Divisée en 73 chapitres, elle permet aussi à tout un chacun de sanctifier son quotidien. Si la Règle s'adressait d'ailleurs à l'origine aux seuls moines bénédictins, hors des monastères, de ... Read more

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Voulant instituer une école de service du Seigneur, la Règle de Saint Benoît organise la vie en communauté des moines et décrit les vertus monastiques que sont l'obéissance, l'humilité et l'esprit de silence. Divisée en 73 chapitres, elle permet aussi à tout un chacun de sanctifier son quotidien. Si la Règle s'adressait d'ailleurs à l'origine aux seuls moines bénédictins, hors des monastères, de
... Read more
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Thomas Merton on Cistercians: Sages of Silence

by Thomas Merton, Anthony J. Ciorra ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton, Anthony J. Ciorra ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

3 hours 13 min

Join one of the twentieth century’s great spiritual masters in exploring Christian history and the contemplative life.Thomas Merton was a mystic, writer, artist, and monk of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, better known as the Trappists. In this series of conferences Merton delivered in the 1960s, he presents an insightful exploration of Cistercian history. Merton’s monastic ... Read more

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Join one of the twentieth century’s great spiritual masters in exploring Christian history and the contemplative life.Thomas Merton was a mystic, writer, artist, and monk of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, better known as the Trappists. In this series of conferences Merton delivered in the 1960s, he presents an insightful exploration of Cistercian history. Merton’s monastic
... Read more
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Thomas Merton on Franz Kafka

by Thomas Merton ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

2 hours 22 min

What is the function of the contemplative in the modern world?This question lies at the root of Thomas Merton’s extended contemplation of Franz Kafka’s dystopian novel, The Castle. A hugely influential writer from the 20th century, Kafka (1883 - 1924) was a German-speaking Jew born in Prague. His fiction - especially his 1915 novella The Metamorphosis, in which the protagonist finds himself ... Read more

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What is the function of the contemplative in the modern world?This question lies at the root of Thomas Merton’s extended contemplation of Franz Kafka’s dystopian novel, The Castle. A hugely influential writer from the 20th century, Kafka (1883 - 1924) was a German-speaking Jew born in Prague. His fiction - especially his 1915 novella The Metamorphosis, in which the protagonist finds himself
... Read more
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Thomas Merton on the Great Monks

by Thomas Merton, James Finley, Ph.D. ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton, James Finley, Ph.D. ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

2 hours 52 min

Recorded by Thomas Merton in 1962, these newly remastered lectures showcase the brilliant teaching of a monk and mystic who changed the world.Originally delivered at the Abbey of Gethsemani to his fellow monks, Thomas Merton’s talks invite you on a journey through monastic and contemplative history. Under his guidance, you will encounter the great figures of the Christian monastic tradition: St. ... Read more

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Recorded by Thomas Merton in 1962, these newly remastered lectures showcase the brilliant teaching of a monk and mystic who changed the world.Originally delivered at the Abbey of Gethsemani to his fellow monks, Thomas Merton’s talks invite you on a journey through monastic and contemplative history. Under his guidance, you will encounter the great figures of the Christian monastic tradition: St.
... Read more
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Meditazione: Dal monastero all'app per smartphone

by Giovanni Zappala ...

Narrated by Giovanni Zappala ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

Naviga il confine tra l'antica quiete monastica e la rapida mindfulness digitale per ritrovare vera chiarezza mentale. Ideale per chi cerca uno spazio di riflessione durante il tragitto casa-lavoro o una pausa profonda dalla costante sovrastimolazione. Questa esplorazione evocativa svela come la sacra disciplina del silenzio si sia evoluta nell'era degli schermi, trasformandosi in un bene di ... Read more

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Naviga il confine tra l'antica quiete monastica e la rapida mindfulness digitale per ritrovare vera chiarezza mentale. Ideale per chi cerca uno spazio di riflessione durante il tragitto casa-lavoro o una pausa profonda dalla costante sovrastimolazione. Questa esplorazione evocativa svela come la sacra disciplina del silenzio si sia evoluta nell'era degli schermi, trasformandosi in un bene di
... Read more
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Don Cavelli og den døde kardinal

by David Conti ...

Narrated by Dan Schlosser ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Don Cavelli
Unabridged

5 hours 9 min

"Ørkensandet føles som glødende kul, og solen brænder ubarmhjertigt ned. Den gamle kardinal har ikke en chance for at undslippe dette helvede ... "Historieprofessoren Don Cavelli er en torn i øjet på mange i Vatikanet: Selv om han ikke er en mand af kirken, har han, ligesom sine forfædre, livslang opholdsret i det allerhelligste og nyder adskillige privilegier. Cavelli har kun få fortrolige, og ... Read more

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"Ørkensandet føles som glødende kul, og solen brænder ubarmhjertigt ned. Den gamle kardinal har ikke en chance for at undslippe dette helvede ... "Historieprofessoren Don Cavelli er en torn i øjet på mange i Vatikanet: Selv om han ikke er en mand af kirken, har han, ligesom sine forfædre, livslang opholdsret i det allerhelligste og nyder adskillige privilegier. Cavelli har kun få fortrolige, og
... Read more
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Temps anciens | Une journée dans la vie d’une nonne au Moyen Âge

by Stéphanie Herve ...

Narrated by Stéphanie Herve ...

Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

Fuyez le tumulte moderne avec cette immersion historique apaisante explorant la rigueur de la vie monastique médiévale. Du réveil avant l'aube jusqu'au lourd silence du dortoir, accompagnez les heures liturgiques d'une femme humble et dévouée. Cette chronique documentaire offre une véritable tranche de vie, dépeignant le passé avec une profonde authenticité.Que vous cherchiez une écoute relaxante ... Read more

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Fuyez le tumulte moderne avec cette immersion historique apaisante explorant la rigueur de la vie monastique médiévale. Du réveil avant l'aube jusqu'au lourd silence du dortoir, accompagnez les heures liturgiques d'une femme humble et dévouée. Cette chronique documentaire offre une véritable tranche de vie, dépeignant le passé avec une profonde authenticité.Que vous cherchiez une écoute relaxante
... Read more
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Thomas Merton on Desert Spirituality

by Thomas Merton, Anthony J. Ciorra ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton, Anthony J. Ciorra ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

3 hours 41 min

Travel into the sands of the desert with Thomas Merton as your guide. Merton gave these lectures in 1964 to the novice monks he taught. As you listen to Merton, you will join his students in the classroom.In the third century, men and women journeyed into the deserts of Syria and Egypt in search of salvation in solitude. By doing so, they developed new forms of monasticism and spirituality.Now ... Read more

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Travel into the sands of the desert with Thomas Merton as your guide. Merton gave these lectures in 1964 to the novice monks he taught. As you listen to Merton, you will join his students in the classroom.In the third century, men and women journeyed into the deserts of Syria and Egypt in search of salvation in solitude. By doing so, they developed new forms of monasticism and spirituality.Now
... Read more
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Life of Saint Columba, The

A Portrait of Celtic Holiness

by Saint Adamnán of Iona ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Lee E, Digital Voice Connor E ...

Unabridged

3 hours 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Enter the sacred world of Iona with this presentation of Saint Adamnán’s The Life of Saint Columba, one of the treasured works of early Christian spirituality. Written in the seventh century by Adamnán, abbot of Iona and successor to Columba’s monastic legacy, this account preserves the memory of a saint whose prayer, courage, and missionary zeal ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Enter the sacred world of Iona with this presentation of Saint Adamnán’s The Life of Saint Columba, one of the treasured works of early Christian spirituality. Written in the seventh century by Adamnán, abbot of Iona and successor to Columba’s monastic legacy, this account preserves the memory of a saint whose prayer, courage, and missionary zeal
... Read more
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Brief History of Monks and Monasteries, A: The Holy Communities That Shaped the World

by Jonathan Ellwood ...

Narrated by Jonathan Ellwood ...

Unabridged

1 hour 56 min

Discover how spiritual ascetics and ancient monasteries radically reshaped human civilization from quiet sanctuaries. Perfect for a mindful commute or focused deep learning, this contemplative historical journey reveals how isolated desert hermits became unexpected engines of global change.Escape today's relentless noise with an atmospheric, relaxing listen that transports you across time and ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover how spiritual ascetics and ancient monasteries radically reshaped human civilization from quiet sanctuaries. Perfect for a mindful commute or focused deep learning, this contemplative historical journey reveals how isolated desert hermits became unexpected engines of global change.Escape today's relentless noise with an atmospheric, relaxing listen that transports you across time and
... Read more
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The Rule of St. Benedict

by Saint Benedict of Nursia ...

Narrated by Joe Geoffrey ...

Unabridged

2 hours 28 min

Written as a practical guide for monastic living, The Rule of St. Benedict covers topics such as charity, integrity, humility, family spirituality, and simplistic living. This timeless work has become a guide for religious communities throughout history, and St. Benedict himself is now widely recognized as the father of Western monasticism. In discussing religion and instructing readers on how to ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Written as a practical guide for monastic living, The Rule of St. Benedict covers topics such as charity, integrity, humility, family spirituality, and simplistic living. This timeless work has become a guide for religious communities throughout history, and St. Benedict himself is now widely recognized as the father of Western monasticism. In discussing religion and instructing readers on how to
... Read more
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The Cloister Walk

by Kathleen Norris ...

Narrated by Suzie Althens ...

Unabridged

12 hours

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR"Vivid, compelling... An embrace of moral and spiritual contemplation." –The New York Times"A remarkable piece of writing. If read with humility and attention, Kathleen Norris's book becomes lectio divina, or holy reading." –The Boston GlobeFrom the iconic author of Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith**, a spiritual journey ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR"Vivid, compelling... An embrace of moral and spiritual contemplation." –The New York Times"A remarkable piece of writing. If read with humility and attention, Kathleen Norris's book becomes lectio divina, or holy reading." –The Boston GlobeFrom the iconic author of Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith**, a spiritual journey
... Read more

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