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.
“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...
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...
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...
Looking back over articles I have written I see that I'm inclined to complain and find fault. This is not very Benedictine. Indeed, Benedict tells us "keep your tongue free from vicious talk" (Prologue 17). Perhaps I have caused you distress with this tendency...
I like companionship, don’t you? When my friend and Cloister Member Sr Charlotte goes on one of the cat tower platforms, I like to get up there with her. When Mickey’s on the favorite chair, I jump up and rearrange him so that there’s enough room for me. If Target...