Norvene Vest

Author of Preferring Christ: A Devotional Commentary on the Rule of St. Benedict

About the Author

Norvene Vest is a theologian with graduate degrees in theology, mythology in the tradition of depth psychology, and political theory. Internationally known for her work in spiritual direction and Benedictine spirituality for the common life, she and her husband, Douglas, have conducted twelve show more reflective pilgrimages to England, Wales, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. Her Web site is www.composury.com. show less

Works by Norvene Vest

No Moment Too Small: Rhythms of Silence, Prayer, and Holy Reading (Cistercian Studies) (1994) 122 copies

Friend of the Soul: A Benedictine Spirituality of Work (1997) 115 copies

Gathered in the Word: Praying the Scripture in Small Groups (Pathways in Spiritual Growth.) (1997) 93 copies, 1 review

Still Listening: New Horizons in Spiritual Direction (2000) 59 copies

Desiring Life: Benedict on Wisdom and the Good Life (2000) 47 copies

Tending the Holy: Spiritual Direction Across Traditions (2003) 42 copies

Bible Reading for Spiritual Growth: A Harpercollins Resource for Small Groups and Individuals (1993) 21 copies

Re-Visioning Theology: A Mythic Approach to Religion (2011) 8 copies

Benedict: Stories of the Great Saint (1997) 7 copies

Claiming Your Voice: Speaking Truth to Power (2022) 6 copies

What Is Your Practice?: Lifelong Growth in the Spirit (2015) 5 copies

Knowing by Heart: Bible Reading for Spiritual Growth (1995) 3 copies

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