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1: Really finding this book helpful
We are using this book in a group at our church as a tool to help us learn how we might use St. Benedict's Rule to guide our daily lives. We're finding the exercises a great help and the book has become the tool we're using to build a "community of the heart".
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2: A Great Tool!
This book is a great tool for living out the Rule of St. Benedict in our daily life. It spoke to me a great deal, especially about "grumbling"! The author doesn't assume that we can apply the rule overnight, but understands it takes time for "conversion" through an application of "stability" in our life. It is one of the best spiritual books I have read! (I have over 300 to compare it to!)
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3: Practial applications for us regular folk
This book shows how to live a truly Christian life using the principals found in the Rule of St. Benedict. Not just for those in the cloister, the Rule, and this book, are full of sound, practical ways for anyone to live their life. Benedict believed that holiness was found in community (family, friends, co-workers, *everyone* we meet) and in doing everyday tasks well.
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4: nuts and bolts of Benedictine Living
My husband is thoroughly enjoying the book. It does get down to the nuts and bolts of Everyday Benedictine Living.The Nuts and Bolts of College WritingSt. Benedict's Toolbox: The Nuts And Bolts Of Everyday Benedictine Living
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5: Too Christocentric!
This book assumes that the Christianity is central to the reader's life. Although there are some good general points, the Christocentrism renders them practically useless for those of other faiths. Perhaps this was the author's intention, but I believe she could have made it inclusive without sacrificing the integrity of the book.
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