Balaam's Donkey Random Ruminations For Every Day of the Year by MichaelCaseyOcso Paperback, 488 Pages, Published 2019 by Liturgical Press Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-8463-4, ISBN: 0-8146-8463-7
"Balaam’s 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 ap ..."
Seventy-Four Tools for Good Living Reflections on the Fourth Chapter of Benedict’s Rule by MichaelCaseyOcso Paperback, 296 Pages, Published 2014 by Liturgical Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-3720-3, ISBN: 0-8146-3720-5
"There is more in Benedict’s Rule than meets the eye. Based on the rules of life of John Cassian and Saint Basil, Benedict invites us to go further back to the scriptural basis of all Christian and monastic living and pursue our spiritual journey by the guidance of the Gospel.This book of reflections on the tools for good living is intended to be read very slowly, one section at a time. In addition to communicating reflections on ..."
Coenobium Reflections on Monastic Community (Volume 64) (Monastic Wisdom Series) by MichaelCaseyOcso, Osco MichaelCasey Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2021 by Liturgical Press ISBN-13: 978-0-87907-067-0, ISBN: 0-87907-067-6
"After sixty years of living in a Cistercian community, Michael Casey combines his down-to-earth observations about the joys and challenges of living in community with an appreciation of the deeper meanings of cenobitic life, taking into ..."
The Road to Eternal Life(Reprint) Reflections on the Prologue of Benedict's Rule by MichaelCaseyOcso Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2012 by Liturgical Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-3515-5, ISBN: 0-8146-3515-6
"In the Prologue of his Rule, St. Benedict maps out the road that leads to heaven; he lays the foundation for life in a community that seeks God. The themes that are present throughout the Rule - obedience, humility, prayer, fear of the Lord, eternal life - are grounded in the Prologue.By reflecting on the Prologue one verse at a time, Michael Casey, OCSO, delves into the richness of meaning that can be found in Benedict's words. These r ..."
The Art of Winning Souls Pastoral Care of Novices (Monastic Studies) (Monastic Wisdom) by MichaelCaseyOcso Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2012 by Cistercian Publications ISBN-13: 978-0-87907-035-9, ISBN: 0-87907-035-8
"In his chapter on the procedure for the reception of new brothers, Saint Benedict makes provision for entrusting them to the care of a senior who is skilled in winning souls who will diligently pay attention to them in everything” (58.6). In The Art of Winning Souls: Pastoral Care of Novices, Michael Casey, OCSO, reflects on what this means today, based on his own experience and observation of the fruitful ministry of others. Here Case ..."
I Was There The Universe Story for Children 8-80 by MichaelCaseyOcso Paperback, Published 2015 by Danann ISBN-13: 978-0-9931990-0-4, ISBN: 0-9931990-0-3
The Road to Eternal Life Reflections on the Prologue of Benedict's Rule by MichaelCaseyOcso Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2011 by Liturgical Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-3384-7, ISBN: 0-8146-3384-6
"In the Prologue of his Rule, St. Benedict maps out the road that leads to heaven; he lays the foundation for life in a community that seeks God. The themes that are present throughout the Rule obedience, humility, prayer, fear of the Lord, eternal life are grounded in the Prologue. By reflecting on the Prologue one verse at a time, Michael Casey, OCSO, delves into the richness of meaning that can be found in Benedict s words. These refl ..."
Sacred Reading(1st Edition) The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina by MichaelCaseyOcso, MichaelCasey Mon Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 1996 by Triumph Books ISBN-13: 978-0-89243-891-4, ISBN: 0-89243-891-6
"Examines the Western tradition of lectio divina (a spiritual and prayerful approach to reading the sacred texts) in order to help readers expand their spiritual approach to living. Paperback"
Athirst For God Spiritual Desire in Bernard of Clairvaux's Sermons on the Song of Songs (Cistercian Studies) by MichaelCaseyOcso Paperback, 408 Pages, Published 1986 by Cistercian Publications ISBN-13: 978-0-87907-277-3, ISBN: 0-87907-277-6
"The Bible is the monk's book. The thought and teaching of St Bernard of Clairvaux was so saturated with Scripture that the reader often cannot decide where the Bible ends and Bernard begins. From direct quotations to fine allusions, Bernard assumed that his readers were as familiar with the Bible as he was himself. It is therefore no wonder that Bernard chose a book of the Bible, the Song of Songs, as a vehicle for expressing his d ..."
Strangers to the City Reflections on the Beliefs and Values of the Rule of St. Benedict - Paperback (Voices from the Monastery) by MichaelCaseyOcso Paperback, 212 Pages, Published 2005 by Paraclete Press ISBN-13: 978-1-55725-460-3, ISBN: 1-55725-460-5
"Michael Casey, a monk and scholar who has been publishing his wise teachings on the Rule of St. Benedict for decades, turns to the particular Benedictine values that he considers most urgent for Christians to incorporate into their lives today. Eloquent and incisive, Casey invites readers to accept that gospel living - seen in the light of the Rule - involves accepting the challenge of being different from the secular culture around us. ..."
"“How should we live in this house of God? We know that the way a building is shaped also helps in determining the way those within it live and relate. We are indeed formed by what we form. Qualities such as integrity, hospitality, humanity and beauty in a place will enable its dwellers to live lives in which such qualities are evident. The way we understand who we are and how we live will be reflected in our places and vice versa. Our p ..."
Towards God The Western Tradition of Contemplation by MichaelCaseyOcso Paperback, 179 Pages, Published 1991 by Harpercollins ISBN-13: 978-0-85924-716-0, ISBN: 0-85924-716-3
"meditation through western rather eastern influences"
"Saint Bernard was born in 1090 near Dijon, France. He joined the fifteen-year-old monastery of Citeaux in 1113. In 1115 he became the founding abbot of Clairvaux Abbey, whence his name, Bernard of Clairvaux. Saint Bernard was a gifted and prolific writer of theological treatises, Scriptural commentaries, letters, and many sermons. The sermons in the collection published here, styled "Sermones de diversis (Sermons about Various Topics), ..."
"a landmark in the 'feud' between Ca®teaux and Cluny, the Apologia contains Saint Bernard's opinion on the place of graphic arts in the monastery and shows his mastery of satire."
A River of Love Frederic Ozanam And the Society of St Vincent D by MichaelCaseyOcso, Father MichaelCase Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 1997 by Columba Pr ISBN-13: 978-1-85607-222-9, ISBN: 1-85607-222-3
"BIOGRAPHY. Frederic Ozanam was the principal founder of the Society of St Vincent de Paul."
"The twenty-year correspondence between Jean Leclercq, a French Benedictine monk and scholar, and Thomas Merton, an American Cistercian monk, provides a fascinating record of their common yearnings. What is a monk?" is the question at the center of their exchange, and they answer it with great aplomb, touching on the role of ancient texts and modern conveniences, the advantage of hermit life and community life, the fierce Catholicism of ..."
"Cistercian Spirituality: An Ashram Perspective is a spiritual directory written by Fr. Francis Acharya for the monastic community that he founded at Kurisumala (Kerala, India). As the editor, Fr. Michael Casey, relates in the introduction: This book is offered to a wider world in the hope that it will serve as a means of making and deepening contact with the spirit of the Cistercian tradition not so much as it is written but as it has ..."
"For over forty years Bernard of Clairvaux composed works of theology and spiritual reflection. He became the counselor of kings, nobles, popes, and scholars. He advocated a strong, reformed papacy and was the spiritual leader of the early twelfth-century european Church.Often overlooked, these short works by Bernard may well give readers their truest insight into the saint's sermons as his monks heard them. The Parables explore the spir ..."
"For over forty years Bernard of Clairvaux composed works of theology and spiritual reflection. He became the counselor of kings, nobles, popes, and scholars. He advocated a strong, reformed papacy and was the spiritual leader of the early twelfth-century european Church. Often overlooked, these short works by Bernard may well give readers their truest insight into the saint's sermons as his monks heard them. The Parables explore the spi ..."