The Exercises of Saint Gertrude: Virgin and Abbess, of the Order of St. Benedict (1863) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104388713)

The Exercises of Saint Gertrude: Virgin and Abbess, of the Order of St. Benedict is a religious text written by Saint Gertrude, a 13th-century Benedictine nun. The book contains a collection of prayers, meditations, and spiritual exercises that were inspired by Saint Gertrude's personal experiences and her devotion to God. The text is divided into five parts, each containing a different set of exercises. The first part focuses on the love of God and includes prayers and meditations on God's mercy, goodness, and love. The second part is centered on the passion of Christ and includes meditations on the sufferings of Jesus and his sacrifice for humanity. The third part of the book is devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary and includes prayers and meditations on Mary's role as the mother of God and her intercession for humanity. The fourth part is focused on the saints and includes prayers and meditations on the lives of various saints and their examples of faith and devotion. The final part of the book contains prayers and meditations on the end of life and the afterlife, including reflections on death, judgment, and the joys of heaven. Overall, The Exercises of Saint Gertrude is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual life and grow closer to God. Saint Gertrude's insights and reflections offer a powerful example of faith and devotion that continue to inspire readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Saint Gertrude
ISBN-10: 1104388715
ISBN-13: 9781104388713
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/27/2009
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d