Balaams Donkey: Random Ruminations For Every Day of the Year by Michael Casey, O

Description: Balaams Donkey by Michael Casey, OCSO, Michael Casey Balaams Donkey is a series of daily reflections based on the homilies preached by Cistercian monk Michael Casey over his fifty years of priesthood. What remained of the original homilies was a large box full of index cards with a few talking points on each. From there, Casey has re-created the homilies and recast them into short reflections, arranged randomly for every day of the year. The range of topics discussed is broad and the approach taken differs with each reflection, most of them colored with a touch of Caseys whimsy and good humor. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Michael Casey, OCSO, has been a monk of Tarrawarra Abbey (Australia) since 1960. In the intervening years he has conducted many retreats and workshops on every continent (except Antarctica) and has written many articles on topics relating to monastic history and spirituality. He is also the author of many books, including The Road to Eternal Life: Reflections on the Prologue of Benedicts Rule and Seventy-Four Tools for Good Living: Reflections on the Fourth Chapter of Benedicts Rule, both from Liturgical Press. Review "Balaams Donkey is the work of a creative genius. Who else but Michael Casey could take the leftovers of 50 years of homilies, and serve up a splendid meal? The table of contents is comprised of 366 words, giving us one word leading into a reflection for each day of the year. Who else but Michael Casey could take words such as `and or `cold water and let them lead us into a meaningful meditation for the day? "As these words find an echo in your heart you begin to feel, more than see, the interconnectedness of the book. Casey calls it `random ruminations but I noticed after reading the meditation for the day and putting the book down, I felt better about the coming day. Hope and encouragement is the golden string binding these reflections together like the bundle of myrrh so dear to the lover in the Song of Songs 1:13."Abbot Brendan Freeman, Mellifont Abbey, Ireland"Caseys `repurposed homilies are the best fruit of lectio divina. Wherever you stick your thumb in, you pull out a spiritually wise and theologically thought-provoking plumb. Engaging turns of phrase and energetic prose promote reflection that is both sweet and sustaining." Bonnie Thurston, Author of Maverick Mark: The Untamed First Gospel"In this eclectic collection of short homilies for each day of the year, Michael Casey brings surprise, challenge, comfort, and encouragement to the reader who wonders at the workings of God in everyday life. His usual sharp wit and profound insight into the very heart of the human condition and the scriptural text, along with his uncanny ability to make the quirkiest of connections with all manner of sources, make this work an apt companion to one who desires a word of wisdom as they journey through a year of seeking God."Carmel Posa, SGS, Co-editor of Tjurunga: An Australasian Benedictine Review"Michael Casey is one of the best spiritual guides for our times, or for any time. There is truly gold here."Catholic Books Review"This is one of the most delightful, eclectic, and useful books that I have ever read. His content is substantive, written in an easy style, and spattered with Caseys bits of humor. The only downside I found in the book was that, if purchased by the monastic library, you might have to wait years to read it!"American Benedictine Review"I am grateful that Casey has generously shared some of the fruits of his fifty years of priesthood. All 365 reflections offer a wise and engaging insight into the gospel message."The Australasian Catholic Record Details ISBN0814684637 Pages 488 Year 2019 ISBN-10 0814684637 ISBN-13 9780814684634 Publication Date 2019-03-08 Publisher Liturgical Press UK Release Date 2019-03-08 Format Paperback Imprint Liturgical Press Place of Publication Collegeville, MN Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-03-08 NZ Release Date 2019-03-08 US Release Date 2019-03-08 Subtitle Random Ruminations For Every Day of the Year Author Michael Casey Alternative 9780814684887 DEWEY 242.2 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126661105;

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