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Overall the book is interesting, it helps younger readers understand what has happened to the historic active religious orders in light of Vatican II. The author selected active communities, who generally either ran primary, secondary or colleges and a few that had healthcare apostolates. For the women interviewed, these are what most readers would consider the progressive or liberal de-habited communities, of the sisters interviewed only the Olivetans have retained the habit.

Of this group sharing their stories it does indeed appear that the most joyful and at peace are benedictines who treasure the Office, corporate prayer, and have a deep desire to serve God.

Whereas, the ones less joyful with internal discontent are concerned with the lack of "progress for women priests" or other political causes, they seemed to be in communities that still have ongoing experimentation, lost a lot members, and, even a few dropped vows (e.g. poverty). Occupation of the apostolate was emphasized over service to God.

The book was a fascinating view into the active religious. There is still room for further study, a follow on book with the contemplative or monastic benedictine elders would be interesting; the communities not addressed, the re-founded, newly established community or those that retained the "traditional" monastic life even if active in apostolate.


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The Wisdom of the Benedictine Elders Thirty of America Oldest Monks and Nuns Share Their Lives' Greatest Lessons Mark W McGinnis 9780974240534 Books Reviews

All I can say is that this book has inspired me to be more for God, to trust Him more, and yet to keep my feet firmly planted on the ground while traveling this earth. The elders teach us so much, and I'm not even Catholic! The message is lovingly written and well worth the investment. A great book!
This is a very interesting book of 30 elder Benedictine men and women. I knew one of these when I was going to college at his monastery. The interviews are realistic and to the point. The Benedictines tell it as it is or was. One down side of this book is that it only interviewed one brother. For some reason an elder from my monastery was not interviewed, but that is okay. The ones interviewed from other monasteries are great representatives of the Benedictines. If you want to learn some personal Benedictine history read this book. The author, a Benedictine Oblate, has done a great service to us Benedictines. This book is highly recommended. The art work is great too!
Very nice book, shipped quickly
I was educated by the Benedictines and I recognized many of my dear and highly respected teachers and friends from my youth at Saint Joseph Abbey. I have read The Rule several times and know that living by those principles that The Rule stresses are the keys to a happy, productive, centered and complete life.
A wonderful book full of inspirational stories. You don't need to be a Benedictine monk, nun or on late to live out the rule.
If we are facing surgery or dental work we often ask the doctor or someone who has had the same procedure done to them, "Will it hurt?" A very valid question and wise to query someone who has previously experienced it in order to prepare ourselves for the future. Unfortunately, we don't follow the same lines of reason when it comes to life in general. Our children see us as ignorant and often equate old with useless.

The truth is that old is experienced and our elders are a wealth of knowledge. "The Wisdom of the Benedictine Elders" attempts to draw that wealth of religious life experiences out from the senior Benedictine sources in the book.

The book isn't exactly what the title implies however. Though each subject's interview is interesting, it may not be the answer to the meaning of life.

If you have an interest in Benedictine life, especially monastic life, you won't be disappointed with this one.
As a Benectine nun approaching the age of an elder, I absolutely loved the reminiscenses of the nuns and monks. I would have loved to hear from Benedictine brothers--the monks who do not feel called to the ordained priesthood. I would also like to have heard from more of the contemplative monastics, as well as elders from other orders that also follow the rule of Saint Benedict. But this is really not relevant to reviewing this book. I felt an instant connection with my monastic sisters and brothers. I would like to hope for at least another book from the author.
Overall the book is interesting, it helps younger readers understand what has happened to the historic active religious orders in light of Vatican II. The author selected active communities, who generally either ran primary, secondary or colleges and a few that had healthcare apostolates. For the women interviewed, these are what most readers would consider the progressive or liberal de-habited communities, of the sisters interviewed only the Olivetans have retained the habit.

Of this group sharing their stories it does indeed appear that the most joyful and at peace are benedictines who treasure the Office, corporate prayer, and have a deep desire to serve God.

Whereas, the ones less joyful with internal discontent are concerned with the lack of "progress for women priests" or other political causes, they seemed to be in communities that still have ongoing experimentation, lost a lot members, and, even a few dropped vows (e.g. poverty). Occupation of the apostolate was emphasized over service to God.

The book was a fascinating view into the active religious. There is still room for further study, a follow on book with the contemplative or monastic benedictine elders would be interesting; the communities not addressed, the re-founded, newly established community or those that retained the "traditional" monastic life even if active in apostolate.