Resources
Raven’s Bread Ministries is pleased to offer copies of hard-to-find
information about eremitical life such as juridical commentaries on
Canon 603; bibliographies; sample rules, and articles on various aspects
of hermit life.
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
“Solitude and Union: A Select Bibliography on the Hermit Way of
Life” (1996) by Cecilia W. Wilms. This is the most complete listing
available up through 1996. 26pp. $5.00
Annotated Readings on Spirituality - This listing is Sharon Jeanne
Smith’s ‘best ever’ books on spirituality which are immediately
accessible to the interested reader and includes some books beyond
the Christian tradition. 21 pp. $4.50
Annotated Readings on Solitude - This collection by Sharon Jeanne
Smith includes books on hermit life, resources for retreats, on
solitude as lived experientially, and about the temperaments which
flourish in solitude. 4pp. $2.00
JURIDICAL COMMENTARIES
Statutes for Hermits by the Bishops of France Unofficial
translation from French of the document created by the Canonical
Committee of Religious in France in 1989. Includes a brief history
of eremitical life. 12pp. $3.00
“The Law of Consecrated Life: Commentary on Canon 603” By Jean
Beyer, SJ, Published Paris: Tardy 1988; translated from the French
by W. Becker, 1992. 10pp. $3.00
“Hermits: Juridical Implications of Canon 603” by Helen L. MacDonald
(1992) This thesis examines the description of eremitical life as
found in Canon 603, considers how does a bishop ascertain a genuine
eremitical vocation? What are his responsibilities toward the
hermit? What responsibilities does the hermit have to him? 24pp.
$5.00
HERMIT RULES
Rule of Hermits (Spanish & English) Padre Justo, OP A way of
living, rather than a way of life. 9pp. $3.00
Eremitic Rule of Life A very complete and approved rule with
excellent supportive quotations. 30pp. $6.00
Franciscan Plan of Life in Hermitage (Outline) and Rule & Life of
a Hermit Brother of St. Francis: Two simple versions of Franciscan
eremiticism. Total 8 pp. $3.00
Topical Outline (Table of Contents) for Eremitical Plan of Life
Two forms – a broad outline and a detailed table of contents 4pp.
$2.00
Brief study of Ancrene Wisse: Medieval Guide for Anchoresses &
Aelred of Rievaulx’s Rule for a Solitary – Two studies on eremitical
life for women in 1200 England 10pp. $4.00
“ In Silence and In Hope” Spiritual foundation document for
Carmelite Hermits of Adoration 7pp. $2.50
The Nazareth Community – A rule of life for lay persons in the world
based on spirituality of Charles de Foucauld 8pp. $2.50
“The Little Rule of Master Romuald” and “A Covenant of
Hope”; - Two brief expressions of eremitical commitment, one from
12th century; one from the 20th. 2pp. $2.00
HERMIT SURVEYS
Raven’s Bread Survey 2001 A compilation of approximately 130
responses with commentary 23pp. $5.00
Marabou Questionnaire 1996 – A compilation and commentary on
responses from Raven’s Bread’s predecessor, Marabou . 9pp. $3.00
Marabou Discernment Criteria 1996 - A compilation of responses
regarding discernment of a hermit calling collected by Marabou,
Raven’s Bread’s predecessor. 6pp. $2.50
ARTICLES
Lay Hermits - A study based on interviews of hermits in Great
Britain by the author, Rev. Eugene Stockton. 8pp. $3.00
“Sacristans of Emptiness” “Sacristans of Emptiness” by
Rich Heffern, published in NCR in 2004 6pp. $2.50
Notes for a Beginning Hermit by A Hermit of Mercy Wise
recommendations by an experienced hermit. 15pp. $4.00
Four Articles by Kenneth C. Russell, originally published in
Review for Religious, with excellent footnotes and references Acedia – The Dark Side of Commitment 4pp. $2.00
The Dangers of Solitude 5pp. $2.50
Must Hermits Work? 10pp. $4.00
Being a Hermit, Where and How? 12pp. $3.00
Rites of Hermit Profession (available in August 2010)
Public Renewal of Vows - A ceremony outside of Mass 4pp. $2.00
Public Promises with Blessing – Franciscan Hermitess 3pp. $1.50
Rite of Eremitical Consecration within Mass 5pp. $2.50
Rite of Renewal of Eremitical Vows within Mass 5pp. $2.50
Rite of Perpetual Eremitical Consecration within Mass 8pp. $3.50
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