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A Rule of Life for the Rest of Us

Margaret Guenther

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Church Publishing Inc
10 July 2006

Christian life & practice

A thoughtful, real-world interpretation of the Rule of St. Benedict to guide us into a more balanced life.

From informal versions of the Rule of St. Benedict to Twelve-Step groups and Weight Watchers, the basic human need for guidance and structure in the quest for wholeness is palpable and real. Out of her long experience as a spiritual director, mentor, and teacher, Margaret Guenther offers a warm and sensible guide for ""the rest of us""-singles, couples, parents, extended families, members of churches-to create a helpful and balanced rule of life to help us in our search for faith.

She explores ancient and contemporary meanings for the classic vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, along with the distinctively Benedictine ethos of stability and conversion, pointing out the pitfalls of each. A series of short essays follows on the different elements of a rule of life-such as authority, money, pleasure, stinginess, friends, enemies, and living through hard times. The final chapter gives practical ideas for crafting a rule of life that encourages each of us to grow, stretch, and flourish.

By: Margaret Guenther
Imprint: Church Publishing Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 259mm
Weight: 11g
ISBN: 9781596270268
ISBN 10: 1596270268
Pages: 183
Publication Date: 10 July 2006
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Margaret Guenther's books on the spiritual life have found an appreciative, wide audience. A priest, writer, teacher, and grandmother, Guenther is the former director of the Center for Christian Spirituality at The General Theological Seminary and an associate at St. Columba's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC.

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At Home in the World

A Rule of Life for the Rest of Us

Margaret Guenther

$47.99

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