In Praise of the Useless Life
Narrated by Paul Boehmer
- Released
- October 9, 2018
- Length
- 5 hrs 39 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media
In In Praise of the Useless Life, Br. Paul Quenon, OCSO, shares over fifty years of insights from his life as a Trappist at the Abbey of Gethsemani. Under the guidance of Thomas Merton, Quenon's memoir reflects on the beauty and simplicity found in daily monastic routines, connections with notable visitors, and profound moments of contemplation. Through his gentle musings, he celebrates the quiet yet meaningful aspects of existence, illustrating how the "uselessness" of everyday life can reveal its inherent beauty.
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