by Br. Randy OSB-F | Dec 23, 2021 | Moderation and Balance, Randy's Corner
I saw it! It was right there in plain view. I saw a toy peeking out from a corner in one of the cat beds, One of my Benedictine feline companions had secreted it as if it belonged to them! I hissed in shocked disbelief because this action is not what is written in...
by Br. Randy OSB-F | Dec 23, 2021 | Randy's Corner, Relationship and Community
“Place your hope in God alone,” Benedict says in Chapter 4 – The Tools for Good Works. Boy, have I had to do that over the last month! I’m only now starting to feel and eat better. Here’s what happened to me… Last month I just couldn’t eat and was hiding in dark...
by Br. Randy OSB-F | Dec 22, 2021 | Personal Qualities, Randy's Corner
Something happened the other day that sent me to the Rule. I wanted to discover Benedict’s thoughts on change and acceptance to answer this question – How much should we try to rearrange things around us if certain things are not to our liking? Br Ricky...
by Br. Randy OSB-F | Dec 22, 2021 | Personal Qualities, Randy's Corner, Relationship and Community
I’ve observed a few things…and more…in this cloister that warrant an opportunity for fine-tuning. Some of these have to do with little inconveniences like late meals, cat food that tastes like cardboard and snoring confreres. But the ones that warrant serious...
by Br. Randy OSB-F | Dec 21, 2021 | Personal Qualities, Randy's Corner, Relationship and Community
Hi! The Rule of St Benedict has taught me many things about what kind of person I am to be and how I am to treat others. I have also learned ways that I can foster a positive environment for everyone, including me. In particular, I need to be aware of and follow...
