The Order of Celtic Benedictines

Prayer is the Test of Everything. If Prayer is Right, Everything is Right - St. Theophan the Recluse

Recommended Reading

 

We recommend these books for both beginners and more experienced students of Benedictine studies.

God willing you will find them to be a source of inspiration and assistance as well.

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Blessed study!

An insightful and delightful introduction to the Oblate life. It explains, encourages and inspires one to pursue discipline & holiness.

A Benedictine prayer book by the Monks of Glenstal Abbey: recommended for our Oblates and a perfect beginner prayer book.

Used by Oblates, Monastics and anyone interested in discovering the richness of traditional Benedictine prayer.

As the name suggests, this is a fundamental manual and an indispensable guide to the Benedictine life and charism.

This author is an experienced Benedictine that illuminates the path of Father Benedict with humor and grace.

By the same author as ‘The Rule of Benedict for Beginners,’ this is another wonderful guide from a well-respected author.

This is a favorite classic by Saint Francis de Sales. It models devotion to our Lord and describes the various ways of being devout.

This trilogy of books by Jack N. Sparks and Lorenzo Scupoli comprise a classic treatise on the interior warfare experienced by Christians as they struggle to develop a rich, Christ-centered interior life; Victory, Virtue and Prayer then become the cornerstones of a victorious, virtuous and prayerful life.

Now a classic in the Orthodox Churches, this volume explains and defines the theology long held by Eastern Christians.

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