Monk in the Market Place: ... and the Simpsons

Monk in the Market Place … and the Simpsons is a memoir by Ray Simpson, the founding guardian of the international new monastic Community of Aidan and Hilda. It chronicles his life, including childhood and college, baptisms of fire, pioneering a Village of God, and co-founding the Community of Aidan and Hilda.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 07 January 2021
\n Publisher: Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd
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Monk in the Market Place… and the Simpsons is a memoir like no other. Ray Simpson, Founding Guardian of the international new monastic Community of Aidan and Hilda, recalls the story of a unique life in which he has followed faithfully a calling to live monastically beyond the traditional enclosures of monastery or shrine.

Rays unputdownable account charts human pain and God-incidents in his childhood and college, baptisms of fire in industrial heartlands and multi-racial London, pioneering a Village of God at Bowthorpe, Norwich, the call to be ‘a contemplative in the market place living without a salary, his co-founding of the Community of Aidan and Hilda, and twenty years as founder of the Celtic Christianity library and CAH Retreat Facilities on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, ‘the spiritual capital of England.

Rays life has been a tapestry of experiences, from his early years growing up in a working-class family in the East End of London to his time in the military and his eventual conversion to Christianity. He has lived a life of service to others, founding several organizations and communities that have impacted the lives of countless people.

One of the most significant aspects of Rays life is his commitment to living a monastic life outside of traditional enclosures. He has always believed that the monastic life is not just about retreating from the world but about being actively engaged in it, bringing the teachings of Christianity to the marketplace and living a life of contemplation and prayer.

Rays memoir is filled with stories of his experiences in the monastic life, from his time in the military to his time in the Village of God at Bowthorpe. He shares his struggles and his victories, his joys and his sorrows, and his deep sense of faith and devotion.

One of the most remarkable aspects of Rays life is his ability to connect with people from all walks of life. He has been a mentor and a guide to many, and his wisdom and his compassion have touched the lives of countless people.

In addition to his work in the monastic life, Ray has also been a champion of Celtic Christianity. He has written several books on the subject and has been a vocal advocate for the revival of this ancient religion.

Rays memoir is a testament to the power of faith and the importance of living a life of service to others. It is a story of hope and inspiration, of a man who has followed his calling to live a life of monasticism beyond the traditional enclosures and has made a profound impact on the world around him.

In conclusion, Monk in the Market Place… and the Simpsons is a memoir like no other. Ray Simpson, Founding Guardian of the international new monastic Community of Aidan and Hilda, has shared the story of a unique life in which he has followed faithfully a calling to live monastically beyond the traditional enclosures of monastery or shrine. His unputdownable account charts human pain and God-incidents in his childhood and college, baptisms of fire in industrial heartlands and multi-racial London, pioneering a Village of God at Bowthorpe, Norwich, the call to be ‘a contemplative in the market place living without a salary, his co-founding of the Community of Aidan and Hilda, and twenty years as founder of the Celtic Christianity library and CAH Retreat Facilities on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, ‘the spiritual capital of England. Rays life has been a tapestry of experiences, from his early years growing up in a working-class family in the East End of London to his time in the military and his eventual conversion to Christianity. He has lived a life of service to others, founding several organizations and communities that have impacted the lives of countless people. One of the most significant aspects of Rays life is his commitment to living a monastic life outside of traditional enclosures. He has always believed that the monastic life is not just about retreating from the world but about being actively engaged in it, bringing the teachings of Christianity to the marketplace and living a life of contemplation and prayer. Rays memoir is filled with stories of his experiences in the monastic life, from his time in the military to his time in the Village of God at Bowthorpe. He shares his struggles and his victories, his joys and his sorrows, and his deep sense of faith and devotion. In addition to his work in the monastic life, Ray has also been a champion of Celtic Christianity. He has written several books on the subject and has been a vocal advocate for the revival of this ancient religion. Rays memoir is a testament to the power of faith and the importance of living a life of service to others. It is a story of hope and inspiration, of a man who has followed his calling to live a life of monasticism beyond the traditional enclosures and has made a profound impact on the world around him.

\n Weight: 284g\n
Dimension: 135 x 216 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781913657055\n \n