A New Monastic Handbook
From Vision to Practice
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Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich
ISBN: 9781848254589
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 24/01/2014
Width: 13.5 cm
Height: 21.6 cm
Two leading practitioners of new monasticism open up the movement's spiritual landscape and its distinctive calling and gifts within today's church.
Practical experiences and stories are set alongside reflection and liturgies as a creative resource for all who are already involved in, or are exploring intentional living in community.
Focusing on new monasticism's key characteristics of prayer, mission and community, this book explores:
- continuity with traditional religious life
- innovations, such as its use of social networking technology
- potential for spiritual formation
- preference for the abandoned places of society
- transformative approach to mission
- blend of the traditional and experimental in worship
- growing international presence
"In this book are many seeds that could be sown in any local part of the Church. It presents a challenge that those who lead communities and their worship should heed." -- Canon David Adam * Church Times *