It is one of the anomalies of modern monastic studies that the great commentary of Adalbert De Vog has never been translated into English (or any other language). Of course, the reason is that this is a monumental task. But it is one that Sr. Colleen McGrane has accomplished with real distinction." Fr. Terrence G. Kardong, O.S.B., Editor, American Benedictine Review Assumption Abbey, North Dakota