The Cloister Walk by Kathleen Norris - Book

Book - The Cloister Walk by Kathleen Norris 385 pages Excellent condition Copyright 1996 The Berkley Publishing Group ISBN 1-57322-028-0 Fiction/Religion 📚 Bundle limit: 5lbs ( 4-6 books) Why would a married woman with a thoroughly Protestant background and often more doubt than faith be drawn to the ancient practice of monasticism, to a community of celibate men whose days are centered around a rigid schedule of prayer, work, and scripture? This is the question that poet Kathleen Norris asks us as, somewhat to her own surprise, she found herself on two extended residencies at St. John's Abbey in Minnesota. Part record of her time among the Benedictines, part meditation on various aspects of monastic life, The Cloister Walk demonstrates, from the rare perspective of someone who is both an insider and outsider, how immersion in the cloistered world -- its liturgy, its ritual, its sense of community -- can impart meaning to everyday events and deepen our secular lives. In this stirring and lyrical work, the monastery, often considered archaic or otherworldly, becomes immediate, accessible, and relevant to us, no matter what our faith may be. Thanks for visiting my closet. Feel free to contact me with any questions about this item. 🌱 Supporting sustainable shopping and clothing. ⚡️ Fast shipping 🌟 5 star seller