Radical Hospitality: Benedict's Way of Love : Benedict's Way of Love, 2nd Edition

Begin to live this radical vision for a kinder world... There is no need to be afraid as we walk through life -- afraid of the unknown, the unexpected, even other people. Deep within the heart of Christian spirituality lies a remedy to fear, anger, and suspicion: hospitality.Sharing monastic wisdom as well as stories from her own life, Pratt encourages us to embrace the true meaning of love for the other, by welcoming the stranger--into both our homes and hearts. This new edition of a contemporary classic has been updated thoroughly, including two new chapters, a new introduction, and more ancient and contemporary monastic insight.

Today's culture is increasingly hostile and suspicious toward anyone who appears to be different-especially when tragedy strikes. Our instinct is to bolt our doors and protect the ones we love. But deep within the heart of Benedictine spirituality lies a remedy to hatred, fear, and suspicion: hospitality. At once deeply comforting and sharply challenging, true Benedictine hospitality requires that we welcome the stranger, not only into our homes, but into our hearts. With warmth and humor, drawing from the monastic tradition and sharing personal anecdotes from their own lives, Pratt and Homan encourage us to embrace not only the literal stranger, but the stranger within and the stranger in those we love.

"There is no need to be afraid as we walk through life--afraid of the unknown, the unexpected, even other people. Deep within the heart of Christian spirituality lies a remedy to fear, anger, and suspicion: hospitality. Sharing monastic wisdom as well as stories from her own life, Pratt encourages us to embrace the true meaning of love for the other, by welcoming the stranger--into both our homes and hearts. This new edition of a contemporary classic has been updated thoroughly, including two new chapters, a new introduction, and more ancient and contemporary monastic insight"--Page 4 of cover To make a beginning The taming of hospitality Hospitality begins inside Welcoming the other Cloister, community, and hospitality Preparing a table Companionship and intimacy The making of a heart : it's not easy to love Making room for yourself Being a companion through the hurt Calling a truce : hospitality toward God Listening : the deep truth of hospitality Appendix: a radical hospitality congregation plan.