NO MOMENT TOO SMALL: Rhythms of Silence, Prayer and Holy Reading, by Norvene Vest. Cowley, 1944, 145pp. (BX3004.A2, 1994)

FRIEND OF THE SOUL: A Benedictine Spirituality of Work, by Norvene Vest. Cowley, 1997. 156pp. (BX1795.W67V47).

These are two of Norvene Vest's books in our library. St. Philip's parishioners should become acquainted with this Episcopal writer, who is an oblate of a Benedictine abbey in Valyermo, CA.

Vest is widely quoted and highly respected in Anglican, Roman Catholic and Protestant circles, for her insight into Benedictine spirituality. In NO MOMENT TOO SMALL, she addresses the essential framework for spiritual formation in our day. In FRIEND OF THE SOUL, Norvene Vest writes with sensitivity for those who "yearn for their work to be life-giving and meaningful, a service to others," and a place to experience God's presence.

A Special Benedictine Spirituality collection is shelved to your left as you enter St. Philip's Library (Ocotillo Room) in LaParroquia.