Saints of the First Monasteries (Catholic Classics)

A beautiful compilation of influential and inspiring works by saints and doctors of the Church, these classic yet relevant texts were written by the early monastic fathers: St. Benedict of Nursia St. Gregory the Great St. Basil the Great St. Athanasius Saints of the First Monasteries is a book about saints, written by saints who have had a great impact on the Church. It contains four unabridged, foundational texts: The Life of St. Anthony written by St. Athanasius The Greater Rule of Our Holy Father Basil, Archbishop of Caesarea by St. Basil the Great The Life and Miracles of St. Benedict by St. Gregory the Great The Rule of St. Benedict by St. Benedict of Nursia Through these writings, gain deeper insight on subjects like: embracing Christ and the Cross living a communal life revitalizing and renewing the Church and your own heart This timeless Catholic Classics edition of Saints of the First Monasteries also includes: An introduction and commentary by Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, Rev. Dr. Christiaan Kappes, and Jerome C. Foss, PhD A full-color image of St. Benedict from Ascension’s Sacred Art Collection of Holy Men and Women by Tianna Williams A leatherlike cover, foil stamping, and a place-holding ribbon Classic and beautiful, this book draws all Catholics into a deeper relationship with God in their pursuit of holiness through the honest, authentic wisdom from some of the Church’s greatest saints.