The Way of Christ: an interpretation of the Rule of St. Benedict for people with jobs and families in the modern world

Part of the genius of Benedict’s rule was the specificity of how to live life combined with the generosity of his approach – essentially, “do it like this… but if that doesn’t work then do something else.” Fr. Michael Jarrett, an Anglican priest and Benedictine Oblate, has been seeking to live in accordance with Benedict’s rule and training others to do so for nearly 20 years. The Way of Christ is the culmination of over a decade of conversations with parents, business owners, pastors, missionaries, and many other sorts of everyday people who have been actually trying to live out the life described here. It is not simply “a good idea” but is a good idea that has been tested, revised, and retested in the realm of real life with real people who have jobs and families. More importantly, perhaps, The Way of Christ is a clear and concise description of how to follow Jesus Christ today in a way that is consistent with how Christians have lived, worshiped, and believed around the world and for 2000 years. If you have asked, “what does it look like to live out the ancient ways of following Christ in the modern world,” or simply, “how do I raise my kids to live an historically Christian life,” then you will love the guidance that this little booklet provides.