To Prefer Nothing to Christ is the first comprehensive theology of Benedictine life published in the 21st century, offering a profound exploration of monastic and missionary identity within the English Benedictine Congregation. Rooted in the Gospel and the Rule of St Benedict, this statement calls monks and nuns to continual renewal through the Holy Spirit and the guidance of the Church.

With a rich theological framework, it inspires both communal and personal reflection, fostering a return to evangelical and monastic fervour. Essential reading for those promoting the Benedictine vocation, this work will also resonate with clergy, religious, and laypeople seeking to understand the enduring mission of monastic life. As Pope Benedict XVI reminds us, monasticism calls all Christians to "seek Christ and put nothing before His love."