The World is Our Cloister
Jennifer Kavanagh
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Description for The World is Our Cloister
Paperback.
The dedicated religious life of monks and nuns has a fascination for many of us-at a distance. We live in the world we have, and it's hard to figure out how to do it in a God-filled way. "The World is Our Cloister" is about the new religious life; a life to which Protestant, Catholic, Hindu or those with no label can relate. It is a guide to living the devotional life, not behind the walls of a monastery, but in the world. It's about engagement in the world as well as withdrawal, the balance between a life of action ... Read more
The dedicated religious life of monks and nuns has a fascination for many of us-at a distance. We live in the world we have, and it's hard to figure out how to do it in a God-filled way. "The World is Our Cloister" is about the new religious life; a life to which Protestant, Catholic, Hindu or those with no label can relate. It is a guide to living the devotional life, not behind the walls of a monastery, but in the world. It's about engagement in the world as well as withdrawal, the balance between a life of action ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781846940491
SKU
V9781846940491
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Jennifer Kavanagh
Jennifer Kavanagh gave up her career as a literary agent to be a community/prison worker. She is active in the Quaker community, helping to run a weekly outreach programme, and writes and broadcasts.
Reviews for The World is Our Cloister
Shows clearly how people belonging to different spiritual traditions or no tradition at all can make their spiritual journey to the source of our life. In a world where many people are dissatisfied with the traditional religions and looking for a different way, this book will be a good companion. Brother John Martin Sahajananda