He lets the story evolve and he does not indulge in the temptation that most. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading citadel of god. There was a man of venerable life, benedict by name and grace, who from the time of his very childhood carried the heart of an old man. Monte cassino today usually spelled montecassino is a rocky hill about kilometres 81. The name benedict option plays on the sixth century benedict rule, written by benedict of nursia during the turbulent decline of the roman empire. On a certain day being alone, the tempter was at hand. Benedict of nursia for monks living communally under the authority of an abbot. God, to detach the self from the earth, to rise above the self. Benedict is believed to have been born around 480, as the son to a roman noble of norcia and the twin to his sister, scholastica.
A short distance from enfide is the entrance to a narrow, gloomy valley, penetrating the mountains and leading directly to subiaco. Benedict in english i have free access to download and read the book online. Benedict does not seem to have left rome for the purpose of becoming a. Dewohl does a wonderful job describing the roman world at the time of st. The life of saint benedict, patriarch of the western monks. We are introduced to a man named carl strople who seems to be going through a bit of an identity crisis. It was for the community of monte cassino that the rule of saint benedict was. Through our lord jesus christ, your son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the holy spirit, one god, for ever and ever. A new edition of this contemporary spirtitual classic in which the ancient and gentle wisdom of the rule of st benedict is explored in realtion to the demands of modern living and the importance of balance between prayer, work and study. It is said he died with high fever on the very day god told him he would. Benedicts rule for monasteries by abbot of monte cassino saint benedict free ebook project gutenberg. Benedict explains the responsibilities of the abbott, or community leader, in whose care rests the welfare of the communitys members. Since about the 7th century it has also been adopted by communities of women.
Verheyen multiple formats with commentary at ccel benedict, saint, abbot of monte cassino. Benedict by saint benedict, abbot of monte cassino. The rule of saint benedict regula benedicti is a book of precepts written by st. The life of saint benedict saint benedict was born in nursia in central italy around the year 480. Suddenly a boy rushes into the street and attempts to stab the king with his stylus. I was already familiar with one of them, but the other, if i ever knew, i didnt remember at all. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Since there are no contemporary biographies of this major saint of history and the church. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Benedicts rule for monasteries by abbot of monte cassino.
A historical novel about st benedict circa 500 ad, right at the time rome fell and the germans goths took control. Forgiveness does not mean excusing cs lewis christian memes, christian life. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. See more ideas about catholic saints, catholic and saints. There is no way that one can follow this structure of rule of benedict and not be aware of the truly important place of the divine office in the daily life of the monk and the amount of time that saint benedict presumed that a monk would spend in public prayer.
Rome is indeed finished, she said breathlessly, if there are no romans left. How benedict reformed a monk that would not stay at his. The path continues to ascend, and the side of the ravine, on which it runs, becomes steeper, until a cave is reached above which the mountain now rises almost perpendicularly. Kicked aside by the kings guard, he is rescued and carried to safety by a young man. Benedict and his sister was born in a noble family. How he overcame a great temptation of the flesh chapter three. The idea of saint benedict, roman catholic audiobook youtube. Benedict has a special power at the hour of ones death. Failing to influence the boy, benedictus leaves rome for the life of a hermit convinced that roman life offered only obstacles to the spiritual life.
His works include lay siege to heaven, set all afire, citadel of god, the spear, joyful beggar, the quiet. This is also a great introduction into the saint pope benedict xvi chose as his papal name. This book unfortunately is just a facsimile of the original one which i had to return to the healer. Benedict and the tempestuous era in which he lived. His demeanour indeed surpassing his age, he gave himself.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3. The small book of saint benedict in latin by saint benedict. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. In sixth century rome under theoderich the goth, young benedictus becomes the tutor of peter, adopted son of the philosopher boethius. Saint benedict benedict, saint, abbot of monte cassino. How benedict, by the sign of the holy cross, broke a drinkingglass in pieces chapter four.
Thei life i of saintbenedict, patriarchofihalestentponlis. The rule of saint benedict by benedict of nursia, seeking god. Sep 22, 2015 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Benedict died on 21 march 543, not long after his sister. This monk, who has been living as a hermit for many years, presents us an indepth study and an absorbing new look at st. Benedict, but he is actually just one of many characters in this historical novel. For information about the world war ii battle, see battle of monte cassino.
Benedict comes complete with a touchorclick table of contents. This book is highly recommended to those interested in st. The title of the book implies that it is a novel about st. Although written from a catholic perspective, i believe all protestants will enjoy it if they bear in mind that 1500 years ago nearly all their forebears were catholic. O god, who made the abbot saint benedict an outstanding master in the school of divine service, grant, we pray, that, putting nothing before love of you, we may hasten with a loving heart in the way of your commands. Gregory expresses it, he was in the world and was free to enjoy the. Benedict in english book, i provide downloads as a pdf, kindle, word, txt, ppt, rar and zip. The fact that i want a thing, does not make that thing either better or worse. It is the second in the series of the project showdown books which are also called the paradise novels. Pope john xxiii conferred on him the title of knight commander of the order of st.
It is a definitive work, written with eloquence and depth. Cyprian there are two stories about the life of st. The boy is peter, adopted son of the noble roman philosopher, boethius. The book contains the invocations and charms to make the saint benedict medallion efficacious and charged with power.
During three years of solitude and meditation in a cave, st. Saint is a 2006 mystery novel written by ted dekker. Since there are no contemporary biographies of this major saint of. Benedict was sought out by dozens of townsfolk who admired him for his character and piety. He was born to a noble family, and after being homeschooled, he. How benedict reformed a monk that would not stay at his prayers. Benedict founded twelve communities for monks at subiaco, italy about 40 miles 64 km to the east of rome, before moving to monte cassino in the mountains of southern italy. The streets of rome are crowded as theoderich, the barbarian gothic king, makes his triumphal entry into the conquered city. How benedict, by the sign of the holy cross, broke a drinkingglass in pieces. Benedict, the father of western monasticism, who played such a major role in the christianization and civilization of postroman europe in the sixth century.
O god, our refuge and our strength, look down with mercy upon the people who cry to thee. To ask other readers questions about citadel of god, please sign up. Benedict provides tangible advice regarding how a community of christians can cultivate contented souls that are modest and free from want. A novel about saint benedict paperback april 1 1994.
This book contains a thorough set of principles for those who wish to grow in gods love by communally engaging in christlike disciplines. However i was a bit miffed because we dont see much of benedict until the second half of the book and i wanted to see more about his establishment of his first monasteries. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read citadel of god. The devil chasing medal known as the devil chasing medal for its power against satan, the letters on the back of the medal represent an ancient exorcism formula of the church. Benedicts abbey, atchison, kansas electronic text with added scripture references rule of st. This book is called librito ni san benito or the small book of saint benedict. Benedict, the man who transformed europe and western civilization. Benedict, the father of western monasticism, who played such a major role in the christianization and civilization of postroman europe in the sixth. Having lived in an era of great immorality and vice, not unlike our world today, benedict s story has a strong message for modern christians who seek, as he did, to turn away from the wickedness of the world to find christ in prayer, study and solitude. How he made a broken sieve whole and sound chapter two. Then giving over his books, and forsaking his fathers house and wealth, with a mind. Citadel of god a novel of saint benedict angelus press.