Desiring Life: Benedict on Wisdom and the Good Life

How refreshing it is to read someone who is convinced about the nobility of virtue. Vest defines it as ‘the capacity to live and act in accord with our deep human desire for wholeness.’

Vest finds within the Benedictine tradition a healthy appreciation for desiring; she sees it as a key to unlocking the Divine dimension of modern life….How refreshing it is to read someone who is convinced about the nobility of virtue. Vest defines it as ‘the capacity to live and act in accord with our deep human desire for wholeness.’

Vest presents our relationship to the world, to ourselves, and to each other in such a manner that in reading her words, one recognizes the ever-embracing love of God at the heart of such relationships. For anyone who desires a deeper experience of life, whether you are a seasoned follower of Benedict or a person turning to him for the first time, this book is an ideal companion for your journey.