Purpose of the Tool To begin a spiritual discipline of playing catch every day, tossing words and acts of kindness. Background on the Tool One of my favorite verses in The Rule of St. Benedict is about kindness. In Chapter 31 – Qualifications of the Monastery...
Hospitality ACTIVITY FOCUS: How the Rule of St. Benedict can help you offer kindness “A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” – Steve Maraboli In this Novice Activity you will find Benedictine practices for your healing bandage of...
Hospitality ACTIVITY FOCUS: Practice a spacious and life-giving way to offer hospitality Fancy dishes and a perfectly dusted home are not required for this mode of hospitality. All it takes is an expanded heart and a willingness to use your eyes in a new way.Hello...
Hospitality ACTIVITY FOCUS: Try the Three A's of Hospitality Sr. Nikki invites you to reflect on a challenging relationship. You then will explore how Benedictine hospitality can help you be a life-giving presence.Hello! Sr. Nikki here. Welcome to this Novice...
Novice Activities (All)ACTIVITY FOCUS: Practice a specific verse from the Rule Would you like to refuel your Benedictine way of living? Cloister members offer a way to “drill down” on a specific verse to enrich your Benedictine practice in the New Year or...
Balance - Hospitality - Patience - Presence of GodACTIVITY FOCUS: Help your human to grow in the Benedictine Way Worldwide Novices identified four areas where their humans could grow. This activity addresses those areas -Balance, Hospitality, Patience and the...