The Artist's Rule

by Christine Valters Paintner PhD Obl Osb Reace

Overview

The author invites readers to discover and develop their creative gifts, drawing on the traditions of Benedictine, Celtic, and desert spirituality to inspire their work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781933495293
Publisher:	Ave Maria Press
Publication date:	08/01/2011
Pages:	194
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword Macrina Wiederkehr xi

Acknowledgments xiii

Introduction: Claiming Monastic Gifts for Creative Living 1

Week 1 Establishing a Creative, Contemplative Practice 9

Week 2 Exploring Your Inner Monk and Inner Artist 25

Week 3 Sacred Tools and Sacred Space 37

Week 4 Sacred Rhythms for Creative Renewal 49

Week 5 Obedience, Stability, Conversion: Commitment to the Creative Life 69

Week 6 Humility: Embracing Your Imperfections and Limitations 81

Week 7 Inner Hospitality and Welcoming the Stranger 95

Week 8 Creative Community 109

Week 9 Nature as Source of Revelation and Inspiration 121

Week 10 Simplicity: Creative Asceticism and Learning When to Let Go 129

Week 11 Creative Work as Vocation and Holy Service 139

Week 12 Creating an Artist's Rule of Life 151

Conclusion: The Artist and Monk are One 161

Resources 163

Index: Creative Exercises and Meditations 167

Index: Lectio Divina Passages 171