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Feast of St. Benedict
15% off all titles listed

Saint Benedict of Nursia is the father of Western monasticism. His famous Rule has influenced many monastic orders and religious congregations. Up to this day, though they are not as popular as they were in their time, Benedictine monasteries still are a stable locus of Catholic spirituality - all of whom are instrumental in keeping the Catholic tradition alive. It is through the Benedictine ideal of ora et labora [prayer and work], that continues to help Catholics value the integration of contemplation and activity in the present times.

Pope Paul VI named Saint Benedict the Patron Protector of Europe in 1964, seeing the rise of secularism which threatens to destroy the Christian spirit in the Church. In 1999, John Paul II also honored Saint Benedict as one of the six patrons of Europe [together with St. Catherine of Siena, St. Edith Stein, St. Bridget of Sweden, St. Cyril and St. Methodius]. Also, in 2005, Joseph Ratzinger took the name Benedict XVI as he was chosen as the 265th Pope with the intention of continuing Saint Benedict's great legacy in keeping the Christian faith alive amidst the secularism that is in the world.

As the feast of St. Benedict is celebrated [July 11], Ignatius.com offers a discount on a selection of books: illustrating our current Pope's teachings; and books and music that pay tribute to Saint Benedict's life and spiritual legacy.

God is Love(Deus Caritus Est)
First Encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI
In this first encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, the pope helps us understand what the meaning of love is. This encyclical is a beautiful writing on both human love and divine love. The exposition is well-written and presented in a manner that many can understand.

What It Means to Be a Christian
Joseph Ratzinger
Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, writes well about how one can live the Christian life in our contemporary world where much of the sectors of society are very much secularized. As he has emphasized in his first encyclical, he talks in depth about love: the love of God and the love of neighbor. The Pope also discusses at length the importance of a living faith: as one that is called to be a witness for our age - influencing all sectors in our society that need to be sanctified: family and work and political life.

Citadel of God
Louis de Wohl
Another of the popular historical novels by the Louis de Wohl. It tells the dramatic story of St. Benedict, who played a major role in the Christianization and civilization of post-Roman Europe in the sixth century. De Wohl writes an intricate tapestry of love, violence and piety to recount with historical accuracy the story of St. Benedict and the social context of his era.

St. Benedict: Hero of the Hills
Mary Fabyan Windeatt

God's Revolution
World Youth Day and Other Talks
Pope Benedict XVI

Christianity and The Crisis of Cultures
Joseph Ratzinger(Pope Benedict XVI)

Values In a Time of Upheaval
Joseph Ratzinger(Pope Benedict XVI)

MUSIC

Women in Chant
This has been already receiving national attention. A wonderful album of Gregorian Chant by the Benedictine Sisters of Regina Laudis Abbey (Bethlehem, CT). Digitally recorded in the Abbey's chapel, it contains 24 latin hymns which celebrate the lives of the Virgin Mary and four Virgin Martyrs. Includes Stabat Mater, Kyrie, Regina Caeli and more.

Women in Chant Recordare
This is a follow up to their best-selling Women in Chant album. The Benedictine nuns of Regina Laudis Abbey present here an exquisite choral treasure honoring the mysteries in the lives of Jesus and Mary. Recordáre is Latin for “Remember,” and the album brings together Gregorian Chant and the prayers of the Rosary. There are 27 chants in all. Includes a beautiful 60 page booklet.

ART

Commemorative Pope Benedict Rosary

Image of Pope Benedict XVI avaliable in 13x15 and 17x21

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