How to Live: What the Rule of St. Benedict Teaches Us About Happiness, Meaning, and Community

"A timely book for troubled times, showing how the values and practices established by St. Benedict in the 6th century can help us lead happier lives." —Kathleen Norris, author of The Cloister Walk

Written in the sixth century as a guide for monks on how to live communally, The Rule of St. Benedict remains a timeless treasure trove of human wisdom. It arose from an era much like our own—when a great civilization was threatened by violence, economic forces that favored the wealthy, political...