Believers from all Christian traditions have looked to St. Benedict, the patriarch of Western monasticism, for spiritual guidance for almost 1,500 years. And rightly so: his reign has demonstrated how, despite the growing hectic speed of our everyday lives, one may live a simple, holy, and common sense life.
The latest volume in Liguori's acclaimed series of seasonal meditation books includes not only Scripture readings for Lent and Easter, but also a daily selection from St. Benedict's valued writings. This book encourages readers to set aside time each day to reflect on a certain Scripture chapter while also suggesting a Christian action for the Lenten season.
We can reawaken our attentiveness to the numerous ways in which our own lives can mimic Christ's and be other-centered during the Lent/Easter seasons, when we reflect on his enormous sacrifice for our salvation. And, like St. Benedict, we can learn about God's spirit by practicing prayer and meditation.
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