The Way of Simplicity: Cistercian Tradition (Traditions of Christian Spirit)

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As a longtime admirer of Thomas Merton, and ex-monastic, the Cistercian tradition has long attracted me. This is a well-researched book on just what forces drive men and women to take up this most difficult of all monastic traditions. There will be a wealth of new information for anyone who reads it, and the Lectio chapter--devoted to lectio divina, or the method where one reads and ponders word and phrases in both the mind and the heart, will provide a powerful spiritual exercise for those interested. For someone who wants to understand the "driving force" behind the Cistercian tradition, this book will prove invaluable.