This Monastic Moment Av John W. De Gruchy

Kairos is used in the New Testament to signify a pivotalmoment in history: a critical time of judgement and opportunity where chaosmust be faced and one must change their ways before it becomes irreparable.Confronted by the Covid-19 pandemic and mandatory isolation, John deGruchy felt a similar need to adapt and respond. In doing so, he found adeepening in his desire for authentic humanity, genuine community, and theopportunity affirm his conviction that true humanity is rooted in God, wisdom,and the struggle for justice.Mixing theology,history, anecdote, spirituality, social commentary, and practical suggestions, ThisMonastic Moment reflects on this period, and argues that now is theopportune time to embrace the opportunity God has given to receive the comingkingdom in greater fullness. This urgency echoes St Benedict of Nursia''s call to ''listen'', ''wake up'', and ''run'' whilethere is still light before ''the darkness of death''. With consideration givenboth to contemplation and action, to prayer and justice, de Gruchy''s ownpersonal pilgrimage provides the tools to embark upon, or aid, your own.