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Ongoing Formation Books
 

Benson, Robert.  A Good Neighbor:  Benedict’s Guide to Community. Paraclete Press, 2009.

Benedictine Monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey.  Liturgy of the Hours for Benedictine Oblates.  Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 2009. It sells for $20. Plus shipping.  To order, send a check for $25 payable to Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Oblate Office 200 Hill Drive, Saint Meinrad, IN 47577; or call (812) 357-6817.

Binz, Stephen J. (2008). Conversing with God in Scripture:  A Contemporary Approach to Lectio Divina.  The Word Among Us.

Bockmann, Aquinata, OSB.  (translated by Matilda Handl, OSB and Marianne Burkhard, OSB; edited by Marianne Burkhard, OSB).  Around the Monastic Table RB 31-42:  Growing in Mutual Service and Love.  Liturgical Press, 2009

Butcher, Carmen (2006). Man of Blessing: A Life of Saint Benedict. Paraclete Press.

Casey, Michael, (2005). Strangers to the City: Reflections on the Beliefs and Values of the Rule of Saint Benedict. Paraclete Press.

Casey, Michael (2005). An Unexciting Life:  Reflection on Benedictine Spirituality. St. Bede’s Publications, Petersham, MA

Casey, Michael.  The Road To Eternal LifeReflection on the Prologue of Benedict’s Rule.  Liturgical Press, 2011.

Chittister, Joan.  The Monastery Of The Heart:  An Invitation to Meaningful Life.  BlueBridge, 2011.  (also a web site)

DeBona, Guerric. Praying with the Benedictines.  Paulist Press.

Derkse, Wil.  A Blessed Life:  Benedictine Guidelines for Those Who Long for Good Days.  Liturgical Press, 2009.

De Waal, Esther.  Seeking Life:  The Baptismal Invitation of the Rule of St. Benedict. Liturgical Press, 2009

Dumm, Demetrius (2006). So We Do Not Lose Heart:  Biblical Wisdom for All Our Days.  Archabbey Publications.

Engs, Ruth Clifford. St. Scholastica:  Finding Meaning in Her Story. Abbey Press has reissued the booklet.

Foster, Richard (2008).  Life with God:  Reading the Bible for Spiritual Transformation.  HarperOne.

Funk, Mary Margaret, OSB (2010). Lectio Matters: Before the Burning Bush.  Continuum Press. 

Galbraith, Craig S., and Galbraith, Oliver (2004). The Benedictine Rule of Leadership.  Adams Media Corp., MA.

 

Hagan, Harry, OSB and Christian Raab, OSB (ed.) The Tradition of Catholic Prayer.  Liturgical Press, 2007.

 

Holdaway, Gervase OSB. (ed.) The Oblate Life.  Collegeville, MN:  The Liturgical Press.

 

Holtz, Albert, OSB. Street Wisdom:  Connecting with God in Everyday Life.  Mystic CT:  Twenty-Third Publications, 2003.

Holtz, Albert (2006). Pilgrim Road:  A Benedictine Journey through Lent.  Morehouse Publishing. 

Holtz, Albert (2001).  Walking in Valleys of Darkness: A Benedictine Journey through Troubled Times. 

Holtz, Albert.  Walking In Valleys of Darkness:  A Benedictine Journey through  Troubled Times.  Morehouse Publishing, 2011.

Jamison, Christopher (2006).  Finding Sanctuary:  Monastic Steps to Everyday Life.  Liturgical Press. 

Kardong, Terrence, OSB.  The Life of St. Benedict by Gregory the Great:  Translation and Commentary.  Liturgical Press, 2009

Kodell, Abbot Jerome, OSB.  Don’t trust the Abbot:  Musings from the Monastery.” Liturgical Press, 2009.

Kramer, Kyle. A Time To Plant: Life Lessons in Work, Prayer, and Dirt. Sorin Books. 

Longenecker, Fr. Dwight.  Saint Benedict for Busy Parents.  Available for cost of postage from Catholic Information Service at the Knights of Columbus in East Haven, CT.  Contact Michele Martindale at cis@kofc.org or 203-752-4267.

Neilon, Barbara.  CD with power point presentation on world congress of oblates put together by Oblate Barbara Neilon of Benet Hill Monastery is available for $5. The donation to Benet Hill Monastery can be credited to their oblate travel fund, thus is tax deductible.  Send request with postal address to Barbara via email, BarbNeilon@aol.com or with check to Benet Hill Oblates, c/o Barbara Neilon, 3190 Benet Lane, Colorado Springs CO 80921-1590.

Norris, Kathleen.  Acedia & Me: A Marriage, Monks, and a Writer’s Life.  New York:  Penguin Group, 2008. 

Notes From a Monastery:  The Sacred Way Every Day.  Abbey Press, St. Meinrad, IN.  Booklets presenting Benedictine spirituality can be purchased by single title or in collection of nine titles.  For more information contact Br. Francis, fwagner@abbeypress.com.

 

Okholm, Dennis.  Monk Habits for Everyday People:  Benedictine Spirituality for Protestants. Grand Rapids, MI:  Brazos Press, 2007.

 

Obbard, Elizabeth Ruth. Woman Mystic: Selections from Saint Hildegard of Bingen’s Scivias. New City Press, 2012.

Oblates of Saint Benedict: An Introduction.  Liturgical Press (brochure).  www.litpress.org, 800-858-5450.

Paintner, Vhristine Valters and Lucy Wynkoop, OSB (2008).  Lectio Divina:  Contemplative Awakening and Awareness.

Paintner, Christine Valters (2011), The Artist's Rule: Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom. Ave Maria Press.
For more information and details, visit
www.abbeyofthe arts.com.

Raila, Donald S.  Lessons From Saint Benedict: Finding Joy in Daily Life.  Sacred Winds Press, 2011.

Robinson, David (2010). Ancient Paths: Discover Christian Formation the Benedictine Way. Paraclete Press. 

Skrabec, Quentin R. Jr.  St. Benedict's Rule For Business Success.  Purdue University Press.

Solari, Placid. www.OneMinuteMonk.net commentary on applying The Rule by Abbot Placid Solari, OSB, 8th abbot of Belmont Abbey, Belmont NC.

Srubas, Rev. Rachel (2006). Oblations: Meditations On St. Benedict's Rule. Paraclete Press.

St. Meinrad Archabbey (2010). Rituals and Prayers for Benedictine Oblates.   

St. Meinrad Archabbey Monks (2011).  The Benedictine Oblate Novice Companion,  a loose leaf bound book of information and formation for Oblate Novices put together by the Oblate Director and Monks of St. Meinrad Archabbey, will be available April 2011.  The book was specifically designed for use by Oblates of St. Meinrad Archabbey but may be of interest to other oblate groups.

St. Meinrad Archabbey Monks (2011). Benedictine Spirituality For Oblates, a hard bound book of articles and conferences for Oblates in Final Oblation.  Contributors are Monks and Oblates of St. Meinrad Archabbey. Price: Approximately $20.00  Available June 2011.

Studzinski, Raymond (2009). Reading to Live: The Evolving Practice of Lectio Divina.  Cisterican Studies Series. Cistercian Publications.

Sutera, Judith (2010).  Advent and Christmas: Wisdom from St. Benedict.  Liguori Publications.

Sutera, Judith (2010). Lent and Easter Wisdom from St. Benedict. Ligouri Publications.

Swan, Laura (2005). Engaging Benedict: What the Rule Can Teach Us Today. Ave Maria Press.

Swan, Laura (editor). The Benedictine Tradition. Spirituality in History series, edited by Phyllis Zagano. Liturgical Press.

Testa, Maria Jude. (edited by Linda Campbell, OSB).  Benedictine Study Journal.  Phoenix: Tau Publishing, 2008.

Tvedten, Br. Benet (2006). How to be a Monastic and Not Leave Your Day Job: An Invitation To Oblate Life. Paraclete Press.

Tvedten, Br. Benet (2007). The Motley Crew:  Monastic Lives. Liturgical Press.

Vest, Douglas C.  Entering the Mystery: Lectio on Life.  Xulon Press.  The book is about “Reflecting with Poetry, Scripture and St. Benedict’s Rule.”  It is available from www.amazon.com; www.barnesandnoble.com or from Xulon Press at 1-866-909-2665. 

Wagner, Fr. Francis de Sales, ed., (2011). SACRED TIMES: The Monastic Way Every Day. Abbey Press).

Yust, Karen-Marie. Taught By God: Teaching And Spiritual Formation.

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