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Radical Christians
Alone or in community, early monks and nuns sought to follow Christ in a whole-hearted and vividly countercultural way.
Jennifer Hevelone-Harper
The Blessing of Benedict
The “Father of Western Monasticism” spent his life teaching spiritual beginners about kindness, community, and prayer.
Carmen Acevedo Butcher
A Life of Listening
Benedict’s Rule became the gold standard of monastic life.
Hugh Feiss, OSB
Also: • Monk-ing around
Converting Europe
For centuries, monks were at the center of the Western missionary enterprise.
Glenn W. Olsen
Also: • A monk who made history
Illuminating Europe
Under Charlemagne’s influence, the monasteries shaped the future of Western education, trade, and even handwriting.
Thomas O. Kay with Jennifer Trafton
Also: • The emperor’s scholar
Unceasing Prayer in an Uncertain World
As the peace and unity of Europe collapsed, the monastery of Cluny pointed a new way forward.
Dennis Martin
Also: • The tale of Peter Abbot Living like a monk in the “real world”
Re-Monking the Church
Many Catholics and Protestants are looking back to Benedict for the community and spiritual intensity they can’t find in modern culture.
Chris Armstrong
Did You Know?
Interesting and little-known facts about Benedictine monasticism
Timeline
The rise of Western monasticism
Recommended Resources
Dig deeper into this issue’s theme
Departments:
From the Editor
Story Behind
“Do Re Mi”
Turning Point
William Wilberforce
People Worth Knowing
Faith of our mothers
Living History
Historical echoes in today’s world
Changed Lives
Richard Foster discovers grace in the ordinary