Questions for Reflection

Prefer Nothing Whatever to Christ

Additional Questions for Reflection

In what situations or with what people do you find it most difficult to “prefer Christ?”

What steps might you take to remind yourself to prefer Christ’s way in these situations or with these people?

Practice self-awareness this week and notice when you resist Christ and his way.  Explore this resistance and think about what its source might be within you.

Check out these tools in St. Benedict’s Toolbox—

  • Chapter 5 – Conversion of Life – Tool #2 – Practicing the Presence of God
  • Chapter 5 – Conversion of Life – Tool #5 – Being Quiet with God Through Centering Prayer
  • Chapter 7 – Benedictine Hospitality – Tool #1 – Becoming an Instrument of God’s Peace
  • Chapter 7 – Benedictine Hospitality – Tool #2 – Hospitality to Those Who are Near

Use the Tools by Subject PDF chart to locate additional tools on subjects like prayer, relationships, stability and obedience.

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