Domestic Monastery
- Author Ronald Rolheiser
- Narrator Jon M. Sweeney
- Publisher Paraclete Press
- Publish Date 18 November 2023
- Run Time 58 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Christian life and practice.
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What to expect
Transform Your Everyday Life into a Sacred Space
In Domestic Monastery, bestselling author and spiritual guide Fr. Ronald Rolheiser offers a profound yet practical invitation: discover the sacredness of daily life and find peace, purpose, and grace amidst the chaos of modern living.
Through ten short, insightful chapters, Fr. Rolheiser explores how the principles of monastic life can transform our homes, relationships, and routines into spaces of reflection, prayer, and spiritual growth. Whether you're a parent overwhelmed by the demands of family life, a professional navigating the busyness of work, or simply longing for a deeper connection to God, Domestic Monastery shows how the contemplative wisdom of monasticism can bring meaning and balance to your everyday world.
Let Domestic Monastery show you that a holy and fulfilling life doesn't require a cloister—it begins at home.
Inside This Thoughtful Book, You'll Discover:
- Parallels Between Monastic and Family Life: Learn how parenting and daily duties mirror the self-giving love and discipline of monastic life.
- The Sacredness of Time and Rituals: Find simple, practical ways to infuse your routines with spiritual reflection and intentionality.
- The Value of Powerlessness: Embrace life's limitations as opportunities to surrender, grow, and experience God's grace.
- Inspiration for Every Season of Life: Explore the wisdom of balancing action with contemplation, community with solitude, and love with self-abandonment.
Perfect for parents, caregivers, and anyone seeking solace in the midst of life's demands, Domestic Monastery is a gentle, inspiring guide to cultivating a life of prayer and presence right where you are.
Whether you're looking to deepen your faith, navigate parenting with more grace, or discover beauty in life's smallest moments, Domestic Monastery will uplift and inspire you. This timeless book makes an ideal gift for busy parents, spiritual seekers, and anyone longing for a sense of sacred calm in today's fast-paced world.
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