by Novice William | Oct 18, 2024 | Humility, Ricky's Mewsings
“The Rule of Benedict spends only three paragraphs on obedience – thought by many moderns to be the arch-virtue of the spiritual life. But Benedict has nineteen paragraphs on humility. No doubt about it: he was trying to get our attention.” [1] Hi! I’m...
by Novice William | Oct 16, 2024 | Felines Unpack the Rule of St. Benedict
“The sixth step of humility is that we are content with the lowest and most menial treatment, and regard ourselves as a poor and worthless worker in whatever task we are given, saying with the prophet: I am insignificant and ignorant, no better than a beast before...
by Novice William | Feb 10, 2024 | Novice Life Practices, Ricky's Mewsings
I mew a big hello and welcome to you! I’m Resident Novice William. Novice Master Br. Ricky asked me to write an article to help you get ready for Lent. My guess is that he chose me for this article because I am known to be a tad self-focused. And from what I...
by Novice William | Jul 30, 2022 | Felines Unpack the Rule of St. Benedict
Listen carefully, my child, to my instructions, and attend to them with the ear of your heart. This is advice from one who loves you; welcome it, and faithfully put it into practice. Prologue 1 Welcome to my favorite verse in the Rule – Prologue, Verse 1. I’m...
