Ancient Paths Quotes

“We are called to reveal the glory of God through living with excellence in the mundane places of life.”
― David Robinson, Ancient Paths: Discover Christian Formation the Benedictine Way

“As we step into the life of humility, we discover the Christlike way of allowing personal attacks and insults to fall upon our lives like rain upon the backs of seabirds.”
― David Robinson, Ancient Paths: Discover Christian Formation the Benedictine Way

“Christian formation is more than concepts and creeds. What is required is a lifelong transformation at the hands of the Master Artist through the use of specific tools of the Spirit. The phrase Benedict uses, instrumenta artis spiritalis, literally means 'instruments of spiritual arts.' He viewed the faith community as God's workshop or art studio--a place where God's artwork in our soul takes place.”
― David Robinson, Ancient Paths: Discover Christian Formation the Benedictine Way