In the spirit of happiness / the Monks of New Skete.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Boston : Little, Brown, c1999.Edition: 1st edDescription: xv, 335 , [2] p. : ill. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 0316578517
  • 9780316578516
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 255.81 21 M749i
LOC classification:
  • BX388.N48 M65 1999
Other classification:
  • 11.53
Contents:
The seeker -- What is monasticism? -- First fervor -- The discipline of change -- What is a monk? -- Asceticism and life -- What about techniques? -- The beginnings of Christian Monasticism -- Self-knowledge -- Sacred reading and the word -- The growth of Christian Monasticism -- Practicing sacred reading -- Pray without ceasing? -- Later developments in Monasticism -- One mind, one heart -- What does love look like? -- Whence New Skete? -- Good work -- A river of mercy -- More about New Skete -- In the end, happiness.
Summary: Along with "a history and explanation of the origins of monasticism," the Monks of New Skete present ideas on emulating aspects of the life of a monk in order to achieve human happiness.
Holdings
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Books Books Tantur Ecumenical Institute Library Main Collection (Lower Floor) 255.81 M749i (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available SS001284415

Includes bibliographical references (p. [321] and index.

The seeker -- What is monasticism? -- First fervor -- The discipline of change -- What is a monk? -- Asceticism and life -- What about techniques? -- The beginnings of Christian Monasticism -- Self-knowledge -- Sacred reading and the word -- The growth of Christian Monasticism -- Practicing sacred reading -- Pray without ceasing? -- Later developments in Monasticism -- One mind, one heart -- What does love look like? -- Whence New Skete? -- Good work -- A river of mercy -- More about New Skete -- In the end, happiness.

Along with "a history and explanation of the origins of monasticism," the Monks of New Skete present ideas on emulating aspects of the life of a monk in order to achieve human happiness.

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