{"product_id":"entering-the-twofold-mystery-on-christian-conversion-paperback","title":"Entering the Twofold Mystery: On Christian Conversion - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eErik Varden\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this follow-up to his critically acclaimed book \u003ci\u003eThe Shattering of Loneliness, \u003c\/i\u003eErik Varden provides a glimpse of the value of a monastic life and a Christian calling in our troubled modern age.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Be whole and so be happy.\"--St. Bernard, founder of the Cistercian order \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the aftermath of a pandemic and the midst of political upheaval, Erik Varden has observed a growing interest in the monastic life - even among those who have no intention of entering a monastery. For in times of anguish and uncertainty, basic principles of monastic life have become particularly appealing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVarden, Trappist monk and now Bishop, invites us to observe and learn from monastic life in our turbulent times. After a very personal introduction, he follows the Church year and seasons, always inspired by scriptural reading. The values he highlights include: tranquility; seeking peace; obedience; personal integrity; not continually passing judgement on others; asceticism as opposed to self-indulgence; the importance of generous hospitality; balance; and a life ordered to contemplation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe teachings within the monastery offer simple, valuable lessons for readers of all creeds struggling to keep faith in an uncertain world.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eErik Varden is a monk and bishop. Born in Norway, he was a Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge, before entering Mount Saint Bernard Abbey in Leicestershire, UK. He has published several translations and scholarly monographs and is much in demand as a preacher, spiritual director and lecturer. In 2019 Pope Francis appointed him Bishop of Trondheim, Norway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.5 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 14, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47369809559801,"sku":"9781472979476","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/Nzl5T0VBNVZ4YmJTWUd1V2ZmVFlsdz09.webp?v=1769994577","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/entering-the-twofold-mystery-on-christian-conversion-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}