The Yoke of Divine Love

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The Yoke of Divine Love</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> Dom Hubert van Zeller provides an extensive and thought-provoking examination of religious life. In this study of conventual perfection Dom Zeller takes a deep dive into the meaning of monasticism to show above all how it is to be well lived. Drawing in particular upon the great Benedictine tradition he examines religious life from the foundations up. Notable themes include:</span></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The purpose of religious life</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The meaning and purpose of the three evangelical counsels poverty chastity and obedience</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Internal and external penance</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Individual Liturgical and Contemplative forms of prayer</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The common aims principles and progress of the religious community</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The manner by which conventual perfection is achieved both personally and communally</span></li></ul><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>By examining these various aspects of religious life in depth Dom Zeller presents the ideal form of the monastic vocation: perfect conformity to Christ. This simple practical book gets to the very heart of religious life showing that above all a vocation is fulfilled when the religious person lives the life of Christ Himself.</span></p><p></p>