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St. Benedict's Toolbox: The Nuts and Bolts of Everyday Benedictine Living (10th Anniversary Edition, Revised) / Edition 10

St. Benedict's Toolbox: The Nuts and Bolts of Everyday Benedictine Living (10th Anniversary Edition, Revised) / Edition 10

by Jane Tomaine
St. Benedict's Toolbox: The Nuts and Bolts of Everyday Benedictine Living (10th Anniversary Edition, Revised) / Edition 10
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ISBN-10:
0819231983
ISBN-13:
9780819231987
Pub. Date:
07/10/2015
Publisher:
Church Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-10:
0819231983
ISBN-13:
9780819231987
Pub. Date:
07/10/2015
Publisher:
Church Publishing, Incorporated
St. Benedict's Toolbox: The Nuts and Bolts of Everyday Benedictine Living (10th Anniversary Edition, Revised) / Edition 10

St. Benedict's Toolbox: The Nuts and Bolts of Everyday Benedictine Living (10th Anniversary Edition, Revised) / Edition 10

by Jane Tomaine

Overview

A practical, down-to-earth guide on the Rule of St. Benedict and its use in daily life.

In the sixth century when the Roman Empire was breaking apart and politics, cultural life and even the Church were in disarray―tumultuous times not unlike our own―Benedict of Nursia designed what he termed "a little rule" that showed his monks the way to peace as they learned to prefer Christ above all things.

Jane Tomaine translates St. Benedict's ancient rule for a modern audience and offers readers a primer on how to use these tools in their own tumultuous lives. Each chapter examines one aspect of the Rule, from ways of praying to ways of being in relationships and community, and offers tools for reflection, prayer, journaling, and action. This updated edition includes historical background to the Rule, a new chapter on relationships and community, and a guide for group use.

"[A] wonderful book, one of the best introductions we have in print today to the spirit of St. Benedict. It speaks clearly to Episcopalians of our day about the great spiritual treasure of the Benedictine tradition."―The Rt. Rev. R. William Franklin, Assisting Bishop of Long Island.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780819231987
Publisher: Church Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date: 07/10/2015
Edition description: Revised
Pages: 304
Sales rank: 445,788
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Jane Tomaine, DMin, is an Episcopal priest, author, and retreat leader. She presents workshops, seminars, and retreats in parishes and retreat centers, and teaches courses on Benedict's Rule at the Newark School of Theology. She lives in Mountainside, New Jersey. For further information, ideas, tools, and readings, check the website www.stbenedictstoolbox.org.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Tenth Anniversary Edition viii

Acknowledgments x

Words of Encouragement for Those New to the Rule of St. Benedict xiii

Welcome to St. Benedicts Toolbox xv

Guide to Using the Book: The "How-To" of St Benedict's Toolbox: The Nuts and Bolts of the Book 1

Toolbox: The Beginning of the Journey 6

Introduction: The Rule of Benedict: A Tool for Christian Living 8

Toolbox: Introduction to the Study 14

Interlude: Listening for God in the Daily 18

Toolbox: God in All Things 20

Part I Getting Started 23

1 The Rule of Benedict: Relevant and Appropriate 24

Toolbox: The Rule of Benedict: Relevant and Appropriate 35

Interlude: Paying Attention to the Breadcrumbs 37

Toolbox: Awareness in the Journey 39

2 The Prayer of Lectio Divina: Listening to God in Scripture 41

Toolbox: The Prayer of Lectio Divina 48

Interlude: A Sample Prayer of Lectio Divina 52

Part II The Benedictine Vows: The Core of the Rule 57

3 Stability: Remaining Present 59

Toolbox: Practicing Stability 70

Interlude: A Lesson in Persistence 74

4 Obedience: Listening and Responding 77

Toolbox: Listening and Responding: Benedictine Obedience 85

Interlude: Images of Obedience from the Garden 89

5 Conversion of Life: Being Open to Transformation 94

Toolbox: Conversion of Life: Turning toward God 108

Interlude: Sitting Still 117

Part III More Tools for Daily Life 121

6 Walking through the Day with God: Praying the Divine Office 122

Toolbox: Ways for Busy People to Pray the Divine Office 133

Interlude: Brief Liturgies for the Divine Office 140

7 Benedictine Hospitality: Hearts Overflowing with Love 144

Toolbox: Benedictine Hospitality: Living with an Open Heart 156

Interlude: Welcoming Christ 167

8 Keeping a Holy "Benedictine" Lent Anytime 169

Toolbox: Keeping a Holy Benedictine Lent Anytime 173

Interlude: Getting Back on the Wagon 177

9 The Holiness of Labor: Benedictine Work and Service 181

Toolbox: Work as a Holy Endeavor 196

Interlude: Discovering the Holiness of Our Tools 205

10 Community, Relationships, and Being a Benedictine Presence 208

Toolbox: Being a Benedictine Presence of Peace 224

Interlude. An Interview with the Monastery Cellarer 228

11 What Are You Looking For? Developing a Rule of Life 233

Toolbox: A Personal Rule of Life 239

Interlude Spinning the Web 243

12 Conclusion: Living in the Present Moment 246

Appendix A A Listing of the Tools in the Toolbox 251

Appendix B A Guide for Using St. Benedict's Toolbox in a Group Setting 254

Endnotes 262

Suggested Rending 277

Bibliography 284

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Benedict continues to inform Christian life and work; his rule is as fresh and useful for us as it was fifteen hundred years ago. It is not only monks and nuns who benefit from meditating on the Rule — all of us can. Here is an example of such meditation in the truest Benedictine way: practical, realistic, compassionate and confident in the power of the divine love to draw us near."
—Barbara Crafton, author of The Courage to Grow Old and numerous other books

"I welcome this tenth anniversary edition of St Benedict’s Toolbox. It is a wonderful book, one of the best introductions we have in print today to the spirit of St. Benedict. It speaks clearly to Episcopalians of our day about the great spiritual treasure of the Benedictine tradition."
—The Rt. Rev. R. William Franklin, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York, Episcopal Visitor of the Companions of St. Luke

"In Jane Tomaine’s tenth anniversary edition of St. Benedict’s Toolbox, it becomes even more evident that Jane is a woman with a Benedictine heart. In this revised edition she broadens and deepens the various aspects of our Benedictine tradition in ways that are practical and meaningful for every reader. This is an exciting and challenging recipe for living our lives out of 'love for Christ, good habit, and delight in virtue' (RB 7:69)."
—Karen Joseph, OSB, member of Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, Indiana, and retreat director

"Any Christian hungry for deeper spiritual formation will find in St. Benedict’s Toolbox an authentic guide for how to live out the spirit of St. Benedict’s Rule for Monks. Filled with wise advice from a variety of monastic and other writers, the book is presented in an orderly and easily accessible format. Jane Tomaine’s practical approach, her sympathetic assessment of the human condition and her appreciation of the role of community in spiritual growth all reflect faithfully the spirit of St. Benedict’s Rule."
—Albert Holtz, O.S.B., Newark Abbey, author of Pilgrim Road and Downtown Monks

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