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Epistemes
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I am interested in reading more about the history of monasticism – especially the Benedictines (OSB). I have added the “Rule” and a book entitled “Cluny” to my list. Any others you can add would be appreciated.
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FickleFreckled
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Hi, Epistemes,
I recently read two books by Brother Benet Tvedten that have reading lists at the ends of the books. I wrote to him about the oblate program and he was very nice in responding in depth to several emails. He’d probably be glad to recommend books you’d enjoy. Here’s the abbey’s website:
bluecloud.org/abbey.html
I recently read two books by Brother Benet Tvedten that have reading lists at the ends of the books. I wrote to him about the oblate program and he was very nice in responding in depth to several emails. He’d probably be glad to recommend books you’d enjoy. Here’s the abbey’s website:
bluecloud.org/abbey.html
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datingtrappists
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This is more Cistercian in flavor, though Cistercians are the “grandchildren” of Benedictines, so to speak, so there is still a Benedictine feel to this book.
Monastic Practices by Charles Cummings, OCSO
Monastic Practices by Charles Cummings, OCSO
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anode
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So, Dating, tell us more about the
Ukrainian-Greek Catholic Church!
Ukrainian-Greek Catholic Church!
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Hidden_One
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I have been reliably informed that The Cistercian Way is an excellent introduction to the Cistercians (it is even required reading for those wishing to visit at least one Cistercian convent) and a good primer on religious life.
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datingtrappists
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Actually, any book that is published by Cistercian Publications is a reliable book about both specifically Cistercianism, but monasticism in general. I especially recommend anything written by Charles Cummings, OCSO. I was loaned one of his books when I stayed a week at a convent this summer for studying.
I attend a mission that has the Divine Liturgy in a chancery chapel. There are, of course, several differences between the Byzantine and Latin Rites. The main one, I can say, is the differences between the forms of the Eucharist. It is levened and is served by intinction on a golden spoon while standing. Where I go, it is almost entirely in English, though there is an Ukrainian couple who sing some of the hymns in the Ukrainian language. Everything, except for the homily, is chanted, and everyone stands the whole time, except for the homily. The order is vaguely similar to the Latin Rite, though it is quite a bit wordier, and much more poetic. There is an opening “Lord have mercy” rite, then the epistle is chanted by a lay faithful, the gospel is chanted by the priest, then the homily. After that, is the Eucharist. That part takes about 30 minutes, with the preparatory prayer, the reception of the Eucharist, ablutions and post Communion prayers. There is the final blessing and then a final hymn to St. Thomas (who the mission is named after) is sang.
That is just a really short explaination of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Since I’m just learning, I don’t have a full understanding, but I’m sure you could search for posts and/or post on the Eastern Catholicism forum for further answers.
I attend a mission that has the Divine Liturgy in a chancery chapel. There are, of course, several differences between the Byzantine and Latin Rites. The main one, I can say, is the differences between the forms of the Eucharist. It is levened and is served by intinction on a golden spoon while standing. Where I go, it is almost entirely in English, though there is an Ukrainian couple who sing some of the hymns in the Ukrainian language. Everything, except for the homily, is chanted, and everyone stands the whole time, except for the homily. The order is vaguely similar to the Latin Rite, though it is quite a bit wordier, and much more poetic. There is an opening “Lord have mercy” rite, then the epistle is chanted by a lay faithful, the gospel is chanted by the priest, then the homily. After that, is the Eucharist. That part takes about 30 minutes, with the preparatory prayer, the reception of the Eucharist, ablutions and post Communion prayers. There is the final blessing and then a final hymn to St. Thomas (who the mission is named after) is sang.
That is just a really short explaination of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Since I’m just learning, I don’t have a full understanding, but I’m sure you could search for posts and/or post on the Eastern Catholicism forum for further answers.
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Barzillai
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Super, Wonderful, Wow. 
Few things were better to read this week than this thread. I love to find people who are interested in things Benedictine. And the books suggestions were perfect. Yes, read them all!
Also try these basic books packed with Benedictine history. One is a classic, the other destined to be:
Benedictine Monachism, Dom Cuthbert Butler, 1924 (424 pages)
RB 1980: The Rule of St. Benedict, 1981 (627 pages)
Here is a list of Benedictine booklists and publishers of Benedictine books.
Benedictine Books: A List of Lists.
My favorite short summary of what it means to be Benedictine is:
“The Benedictines,” A Digest for Moderns, By Dom David Knowles, Second Edition, page ix. Forward by Marion R. Bowman, O.S.B.Abbot of Saint Leo Abbey, The Abbey Press, Saint Leo, Florida, 1962. Online version (but this online version omits chapters 5 and 6, the last two chapters).
My recommendation for the first Benedictine book to read is here.
I would be happy to help you in any way possible, God will bless your path.
Few things were better to read this week than this thread. I love to find people who are interested in things Benedictine. And the books suggestions were perfect. Yes, read them all!Also try these basic books packed with Benedictine history. One is a classic, the other destined to be:
Benedictine Monachism, Dom Cuthbert Butler, 1924 (424 pages)
RB 1980: The Rule of St. Benedict, 1981 (627 pages)
Here is a list of Benedictine booklists and publishers of Benedictine books.
Benedictine Books: A List of Lists.
My favorite short summary of what it means to be Benedictine is:
“The Benedictines,” A Digest for Moderns, By Dom David Knowles, Second Edition, page ix. Forward by Marion R. Bowman, O.S.B.Abbot of Saint Leo Abbey, The Abbey Press, Saint Leo, Florida, 1962. Online version (but this online version omits chapters 5 and 6, the last two chapters).
My recommendation for the first Benedictine book to read is here.
I would be happy to help you in any way possible, God will bless your path.
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basenji
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The Benedictine Handbook by Anthony Marett-Crosby, OSB is tops!
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