In the School of Saint Benedict: Benedictine Spirituality for Every Christian by Dom Xavier Perrin OSB, Abbot of Quarr ( Gracewing 2022: £9.99). The spiritual wisdom of the Rule of Saint Benedict has influenced and formed the civilisation of Western Europe for nearly fifteen hundred years now. The reason for that longevity is that the teaching is not remote and impossible to achieve but, instead, is balanced, moderate and accessible to all who desires to prefer nothing whatever to Christ . In this short but enriching book the reader is immersed, skilfully but gently, into the wisdom of the Man of God that enables all Christians to mature in their faith. Abbot Xavier’s book presents the Benedictine way with clarity born of experience. May it open the eyes of many to the wholesome challenges and great happiness that can be found along this way-Erik Varden OCSO Bishop-Prelate of the Prelature of Trondheim.