saint, abbot of monte cassino

"Saint Benedict's fifth-century guide to humility offers the antidote to the epidemic of stress and depression overwhelming modern young adults. But the language of The Rule by Saint Benedict is medieval, and its most passionate advocates are cloistered monks and nuns"--Back cover.

A twelve-week course to discover and develop creative gifts drawing on the insights and practices of Benedictine spirituality.

Chronicles the life of Saint Benedict, discussing his childhood, life as a hermit, teachings, and impact on Western monasticism.

Tells the story of Saint Benedict and Saint Scholastica, twins and best friends born in the mountains of northern Italy who followed their own paths to religious faith and work.