Christian de Cherge: A Theology of Hope (Cistercian Studies)
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (643 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0879072474 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Salenson weaves together not only a very good biographical story about Christian and his fellow monks but at the same time discusses how the Christian practices of prayer, lectio divina, eucharistic, sacraments, fasting, feasting, and almsgiving can be deepened by an openness to what Abbot de Chergé called 'radical hospitality' or 'friendship.' Today, as parts of the Church become more closed minded, more sectarian, more inward-looking, we need more words of wisdom from people such as Abbot de Chergé,
"Very thoughtful and thought provoking; even profound. Certainly" according to william plunkert. Very thoughtful and thought provoking; even profound. Certainly outside the usual writings on these points. Well worth the time to ponder the text.. "A Lesson for All of Us" according to Gerard C. Krieg. Cistercian Studies has enabled all of us to obtain a wonderful insight into the life and faith of a very competent theologian and a martyr. The efforts of Christian and his community to understand the people among whom they had chosen to live should draw others to make a similar effort. The love which he and his brothers showed for these people was crowned by their martyrdom, a price few will pay but a call to all of us to exemplify understanding and love in a volatile atmosphere. This is a lesson appropriate for all of us who enjoy the gift of our humanity.. Must Read for those interested in Interreligious dialogue anonomous Well written and very readable, This is a book that deserves a wide distribution. It not only needs to be read, but needs to be meditated on.
De Chergé saw his monastic vocation as a call to be a person of prayer among persons who pray, that is, among the Muslim friends and neighbors with whom he and his brothers shared daily life. He shows how the experience of a small monastery lost in the Atlas Mountains of Algeria contributes importantly to today's theological debates.. Christian de Chergé, prior of the Cistercian community at Tibhirine, Algeria, was assassinated with six of his fellow monks in 1996. De Chergé's writings b