Nothing But Christ: A Benedictine Approach to Lay Spirituality
Kilian McDonnell
Nothing But Christ: A Benedictine Approach to Lay Spirituality
Kilian McDonnell
""Nothing But Christ: A Benedictine Approach To Lay Spirituality"" is a book written by Kilian McDonnell, a Benedictine monk and theologian. The book presents a spiritual approach to life that is grounded in the teachings of the Benedictine Order, which emphasizes the importance of prayer, work, and community.The author argues that in order to live a truly spiritual life, one must focus solely on Christ and his teachings. He suggests that by following the example of the Benedictine monks, laypeople can cultivate a deeper sense of spiritual awareness and connection to God.The book is divided into three sections, each of which explores a different aspect of the Benedictine approach to spirituality. The first section focuses on the importance of prayer and meditation, while the second section discusses the role of work and service in the spiritual life. The third section explores the concept of community and the importance of living in harmony with others.Throughout the book, McDonnell draws on the teachings of the Bible, as well as the writings of the early Church Fathers and other spiritual leaders. He also shares personal stories and anecdotes from his own experiences as a Benedictine monk.Overall, ""Nothing But Christ"" offers a practical and inspiring guide to living a more spiritual life, one that is grounded in the teachings of the Benedictine Order and focused on the example of Christ.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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