"If you hear God's voice today, do not harden your hearts” (Ps. 95:8). Prologue 10Hello! I’m Resident Novice Little Jenny. Welcome to my article unpacking verse 10 of the Prologue. Here’s how it all began. The Woeful Reality in the Resident Novice World...
Felines Unpack the Rule of St. Benedict
What To Do About Those Dangerous Knives
“They sleep clothed, and girded with belts or cords;but they should remove their knives,lest they accidentally cut themselves in their sleep.” RB 22.5Welcome to “What To Do About Those Dangerous Knives!” I’m Resident Novice Michael James. The human companion of...
The Rule Of Benedict – Chapter 48, Verse 1 Idleness is the Enemy of the Soul
“Idleness is the enemy of the soul. Therefore, the community members should have specified periods for manual labor as well as for prayerful reading.”RB 48.1Welcome to my article unpacking verse 1 in Chapter 48 – The Daily Manual Labor (RB 48.1) from The Rule of St....
Prologue 19-20 The Sweetness of Christ
“What, dear sisters and brothers, is more delightful than this voice of the Holy One calling to us?See how God's love shows us the way of life.” Prologue 19-20Welcome to my favorite verses in The Rule of St. Benedict – Prologue 19-20. My mew sings when I read and...
Prologue 1 – Listen!
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 1Welcome to my favorite verse in the Rule – Prologue, Verse 1. I’m Novice...