The Rule of Benedict for Beginners: Spirituality for Daily Life

Benedictine spirituality is simple and down to earth. Not only does the Benedictine lifestyle fit well within the walls of the monastery, its interpretation of life is also suitable to other forms of society. In The Rule of Benedict for Beginners, Wil Derkse reveals how elements from Benedictine spirituality and the Benedictine lifestyle may be fruitful outside the monastery to strengthen the quality of societal living and working. In particular, it applies the monastic vows to life within organizations and examines the valuable elements of Benedictine leadership and Benedictine time management.

Liturgical Press, 2003, ISBN 978-0814628027, 112pp.