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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

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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    Publisher: Liturgical Press
    Publication Date: 1/9/2013 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780879070304, 978-0879070304
    ISBN10: 0879070307
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    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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