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By traveling with the three great \"Founding Fathers\" of the monastic tradition—St. Antony of the Desert, St. Benedict, and St. Bernard of Clairvaux—readers are invited to ascend the heights of personal holiness and wisdom. This volume serves as an essential roadmap for anyone seeking to deepen their commitment to the Faith through the proven, time-tested methods of the masters.\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; padding: 1.25rem; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Three Pillars Included in This Volume:\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Life of St. Antony:\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e A portrait of the Desert Father and the birth of monastic spiritual combat.\u003c\u002fli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Holy Rule of St. Benedict:\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e A new translation of the greatest law for Western communal living.\u003c\u002fli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Twelve Degrees of Humility and Pride:\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e St. Bernard’s daring mystical guide to rooting out the ego.\u003c\u002fli\u003e\n\u003c\u002ful\u003e\n\u003c\u002fdiv\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccess the Source Material:\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e Read the foundational primary sources that built Western civilization and the Catholic spiritual tradition.\u003c\u002fli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Benedictine Translation:\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e Featuring a fresh, accessible translation of the \u003cem\u003eRule of St. Benedict\u003c\u002fem\u003e by Dr. William Edmund Fahey.\u003c\u002fli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Interior Stillness:\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e Apply the wisdom of the \"daring mystic\" St. Bernard to achieve true humility and peace of soul.\u003c\u002fli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Commentary:\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e Includes introductions and curated reading lists to help you navigate the rich history of monastic thought.\u003c\u002fli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA TAN Classic:\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e Presented in a premium format with updated typesetting and quality binding for a lifetime of study.\u003c\u002fli\u003e\n\u003c\u002ful\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\"\u003eIntended Audience\u003c\u002fh3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThis volume is ideal for Benedictine oblates, students of Church history, and any Catholic seeking a structured, traditional approach to the prayer life. It is especially recommended for those who want to understand the \"roots\" of the spiritual life and apply the discipline of the monastery to their own domestic church.\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\u002fh3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book only for monks or religious?\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003eNot at all. The principles of monasticism—stability, prayer, and humility—are universal and are intended to help every Christian live a more Christ-centered life in the world.\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this translation of St. Benedict unique?\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003eTranslated by Dr. William Edmund Fahey, a Benedictine oblate, this version is designed to be both academically rigorous and devotionally accessible for the modern reader.\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the texts complete or abridged?\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003eThis volume concentrates on these three specific, essential texts to provide a \"short path\" to the essence of monastic teaching without overwhelming the reader.\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; padding: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 0 0 .5rem;\"\u003eKey Themes\u003c\u002fh3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOra et Labora:\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e The balance of prayer and work in the Christian life.\u003c\u002fli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladder of Humility:\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e Ascending to God by descending in self-opinion.\u003c\u002fli\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpiritual Fatherhood:\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e The role of the guide and the law in the path to holiness.\u003c\u002fli\u003e\n\u003c\u002ful\u003e\n\u003c\u002fdiv\u003e\n\u003c\u002fsection\u003e","show_backorder_message":false,"tags":[],"warranty":"","price":{"without_tax":{"formatted":"$19.95","value":19.95,"currency":"USD"},"tax_label":"Tax"},"detail_messages":"","availability":"","page_title":"The Foundations of Western Monasticism | TAN Books","default_shipping_expectation_prompt":"","height":"8.50","cart_url":"https:\u002f\u002ftanbooks.com\u002fcart.php","show_backorder_availability_prompt":false,"max_purchase_quantity":0,"show_quantity_on_hand":false,"show_default_shipping_expectation_prompt":false,"show_quantity_on_backorder":false,"mpn":null,"upc":"9780895551993","options":[{"id":4984,"type":"Configurable_PickList_Set","display_name":"Format","required":true,"state":"variant_option","partial":"set-rectangle","condition":true,"values":[{"id":9803,"label":"Paperbound","selected":true,"data":"Paperbound"},{"id":9804,"label":"eBook","selected":false,"data":"eBook"},{"id":9805,"label":"Audiobook","selected":false,"data":"Audiobook"}]}],"related_products":[{"id":2878,"sku":"TE7797","name":"The Foundations of Western Monasticism (eBook)","url":"https:\u002f\u002ftanbooks.com\u002fproducts\u002fbooks\u002fthe-foundations-of-western-monasticism-ebook\u002f","availability":"","rating":0,"brand":null,"category":["eBooks & Audio","eBooks & Audio\u002feBooks"],"summary":"St. Antony of the Desert, St. Benedict of Nursia, and St. Bernard of Clairvaux rise above other figures in Catholic history as guides. 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