The fresh, down-to-earth voice of an "aspiring" Trappist monk reflects on how his monastic experiences impact everyday life and spirituality. Simple yet profound, Behrens demonstrates the value of monastic spirituality for those who live outside the cloister.
Fr. James is a voice for our times. He lives, works and prays at The Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, GA and uses his creative time to take photographs that speak volumes. I read anything I can by him, and gain such peace from his pictures. If you ever get the chance to go by this extraordinary treasure of a place - DO IT!
Some people have a talent for seeing beyond the ordinary and then being able to write about it. James Behrens was one of those people. His small book of meditations/reflections can be a quick read, but it is something that can open a reader up to the world beyond the commonplace to see the beauty in the world around us.