Saint Benedict's fifth-century guide to humility offers the antidote
to the epidemic of stress and depression overwhelming modern young
adults. But the language of The Rule by Saint Benedict is
medieval, and its most passionate advocates are cloistered monks and
nuns. How then does this ancient wisdom translate into advice for
ordinary people?
With candor, humor, and a unique approach to
classical art, Father Augustine, a high school teacher and coach, breaks
down Saint Benedict's method into twelve pithy steps for finding inner
peace in a way that can be applied to anyone's life.
Drawing
upon his own life experiences, both before and after becoming a
Benedictine monk, the author explains every step, illustrating each
chapter with color reproductions of sacred art that he has embellished
with comic flourishes. The winsome combination is sure to keep readers
from taking themselves too seriously—which is already a first step on
the path to humility.