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When Benedict Jones, a flamboyant, enigmatic gay vicar arrives at a backward, narrow-minded church it causes chaos among the parishioners, particularly for two women vying for his attentions. This novel takes the issues of sexuality, gender and the Church and looks at the turbulent relationship among them.
Preeminent monastic scholar Adalbert de Vogue analyzes and comments on Book II of the Dialogues of Pope Saint Gregory the Great -- the Life of Saint Benedict, Father of Western monasticism and Patron of Europe. Full of wisdom, insight and refreshing anecdotes.
When Joseph Ratzinger chose the Papal name Benedict XVI he consciously bought into a legacy that has stretched over nearly 1500 years. From Bonosus in 575 to Bendict XV in 1914 the Benedictine legacy has been one of turmoil. Benedict XV is one of the least known Popes of the 20th century, but one of the most important. Elected in 1914 after the outbreak of the First World War he dedicated his Papacy to achieving peace throughout Europe. In August 1917 he offered a 'Peace Note' to the warring powers to bring about the cessation of hostilities, engaged in humanitarian activities and was instrumental is setting up the Save the Children Fund. Benedict sought to heal the wounds created by the 'Mo...
In the sixth century when the Roman Empire was breaking apart and politics, cultural life and even the Church were in disarray -- tumultuous times not unlike our own -- Benedict of Nursia designed what he termed "a little rule" that showed his monks the way to peace as they learned to prefer Christ above all things. The Rule of Benedict offers timeless and practical tools for living this Christ-centered life today. - Revised and expanded 10th anniversary edition - Practical, down-to-earth writing style; explains the content of the Rule of St. Benedict and how to use the practices in daily life - Contains historical background to the Rule and a new chapter on relationships and community - Includes guide for group use
Four prominent Buddhist scholars turn their attention to the classic text of Western Monasticism - The Rule of St Benedict. Through personal anecdotes and thoughtful comparison, they reveal how the widsom of each monastic tradition can revitalise the other.
His fans regularly discuss whether he looks more like 'an otter' or 'a hammerhead shark', but that hasn't stopped Benedict Cumberbatch becoming an international sex symbol who's on the cusp of Hollywood superstardom. He's made 'geektelligence' hot in the insanely popular BBC series Sherlock, and explored his dark side in blockbusters like Star Trek: Into Darkness and the Hobbit trilogy. Along the way he's won the hearts, minds and Twitter accounts of an alarmingly enthusiastic global fan base. Illustrated throughout with full lcolour photographs, Cumberlicious is an essential guide to the man at the centre of the Cumberverse
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