Hello! Br. Ricky here. I’m purring because you decided to visit this page! Here you’ll find “tools” for Benedictine living. Each tool is associated with a “Mewsing on the Rule of St. Benedict.” Mewsings are articles about the Rule of St. Benedict and Benedictine spirituality. They are offered by Cloister members and novices.
This is a brand new page as of December, 2023. That’s why there aren’t lots of tools yet. But I have consulted with the Cloister and members agreed to prepare tools to help you. We want to do ALL WE CAN to encourage the practice of Benedictine ways.
We all hope that these tools will be of help. We will be adding more as time goes along.
Blessings to you.
What prevents me from preferring nothing whatever to Christ? I balk at getting wet and having my human rub my tummy. Both make me think bad thoughts. I squirm to escape, or I belt forth an annoyed hiss. I forget that I am a very affectionate feline.Practices from...
What prevents me from preferring nothing whatever to Christ? I lose my focus on following Christ and the Rule in three situations: when I ride in the car, go to the veterinarian, and be told “No”. Each causes my fur to rise and my heart to grumble. And the grumbling...
What prevents me from preferring nothing whatever to Christ? I don’t like being chased by the dog. This really annoys me and upsets my day, my studies of the Rule and my ability to concentrate in prayer. It makes me grumble.Practices from the Rule to help me craft...
What prevents me from preferring nothing whatever to Christ? My human loves to pet me, but I grow weary of being petted, and the boxer in me comes out. I know that if I were preferring Christ, I would let her pet me as long as she wants. My actions get in the way...
What prevents me from preferring nothing whatever to Christ? I am not tolerant of others whether feline or human. I can find all sorts of things wrong with them. And I am not very flexible, being an ardent believer that the world revolves around me. I would never...
What prevents me from preferring nothing whatever to Christ? I am quite vocal and express my opinions about EVERYTHING. All that mewing means that I don’t do much listening. Other felines and humans may have an important word for me from God. But I don’t give them...
What prevents me from preferring nothing whatever to Christ? Two things get in the way of acting like I prefer Christ. 1) When my human doesn’t react fast enough to my desire to play. I then give her a swat, behavior that is NOT condoned in the Rule. 2) When...
What prevents me from preferring nothing whatever to Christ? I resist cuddling with my human. This hurts her feelings. Then I’m upset with myself. I also stress because she’s out of the house way to too often. When home, she sits in front of that machine on her...
What prevents me from preferring nothing whatever to Christ? My impatience gets in the way of preferring Christ. I am annoyed when Bill doesn’t give me enough treats. I’m frustrated when the treats don’t come on time. Then I grumble and chew on these...
What prevents me from preferring nothing whatever to Christ? I am very headstrong. I opt for my way in my time. This means that I prefer myself to Christ and the Rule.Practices from the Rule to help me craft my promise:“Obedience is a blessing to be shown by all,...