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Initiation into the Monastic Tradition

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While written prior to Vatican II with an emphasis on external observances, Merton addresses his novices in a refreshingly direct way. His comments on chastity and poverty are still valuable for today and helpful for any newcomer to the life discerning lifetime commitments.Br. Placid Morris, Vocation Director, Abbey of New Clairvaux, Vina, CA
The Life of the Vows is an excellent, detailed presentation of the perennial challenges of the Benedictine vows for anyone who wants to understand them better in order to live them well. A truly helpful study for one in initial formation or as a refresher course for veteran monastics.Br. M. Anthony Weber, OCSO, Vocation Director, Abbey of the Genesee

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Table of Contents
Preface vii
Introduction xiii
An Introduction to the Life of the Vows 1
Appendix A: Textual notes 491
Appendix B: Table of Correspondences 544
Appendix C: For Further Reading 549
Index 551

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      Publisher Liturgical Press
      Published 1 September 2013
      ISBN-13 9780879070304
      978-0879070304
      ISBN-10 0879070307
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      Christianity Religious communities and monasticism

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Initiation into the Monastic Tradition

      Trade Review
      While written prior to Vatican II with an emphasis on external observances, Merton addresses his novices in a refreshingly direct way. His comments on chastity and poverty are still valuable for today and helpful for any newcomer to the life discerning lifetime commitments.Br. Placid Morris, Vocation Director, Abbey of New Clairvaux, Vina, CA
      The Life of the Vows is an excellent, detailed presentation of the perennial challenges of the Benedictine vows for anyone who wants to understand them better in order to live them well. A truly helpful study for one in initial formation or as a refresher course for veteran monastics.Br. M. Anthony Weber, OCSO, Vocation Director, Abbey of the Genesee

      Table of Contents
      Table of Contents
      Preface vii
      Introduction xiii
      An Introduction to the Life of the Vows 1
      Appendix A: Textual notes 491
      Appendix B: Table of Correspondences 544
      Appendix C: For Further Reading 549
      Index 551

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