Little Monk – serie

Meet the charming, humorous, insightful little monk who will change your life.In this delightful book that's part of a series, the personal experiences of a Benedictine monk are blended with a story of a little monk and his introduction to the monastic tradition.“’What do you know about silence?’ the abbot asked. ‘Well . . . that it’s silent,’ replied the little monk, although he really would have preferred to say ‘sad’ or ‘boring.’ The little monk went back to the kitchen, sat down at the table, and began to think. The abbot had said that silence was precious. ‘But how can something be precious that only consists of the absence of other things?’ he wondered.”Through inquiry and contemplation, the little monk learns that silence has much to offer, including freedom, strength of character, and self-knowledge. As you follow the little monk’s journey, you’ll explore the invitation to welcome the peace of silence into your own spiritual practice. You’ll encounter quotes from the Rule of St. Benedict along with sets of thoughtful questions and exercises that encourage you to slow down, listen deeply, and discover the value of the stillness within.

A little monk discovers that everyone needs a holiday in this touching and humorous tale. When the little monk hears a visitor describe the monastery as a prison, he feels surprised. He enjoys his life of prayerful reflection and can't imagine anyone finding it restrictive. He decides to ask the abbot about this puzzle, but instead of talking with the little monk, the abbot gives him the day off and money to spend in town. As he wanders and enjoys an ice cream cone, he realizes how freedom and responsibility are connected. In this volume of the heartwarming series, Zacharias Heyes explores the Benedictine philosophy around freedom and time for the self. Intertwined with quotes from the Rule of St. Benedict and sets of thoughtful questions and exercises, this story encourages us to appreciate structure as well as independence.