Novice Little Jenny consulting commentaries on The Rule of St. Benedict
Welcome to this section of the website. I’m Novice Little Jenny, the youngest of the novices. Br. Ricky, our Novice Master, asked me to acquaint you with this section.
Here you will read about how we in the Feline Cloister interpret verses of The Rule of St. Benedict. Novice Master Br. Ricky has given this assignment to us novices to help us learn about the Rule. We’ll also learn how to research noted Benedictine scholars, both human and feline, so that what we offer you is on target. At the end of each article the Novice will share what the verse means to her or him.
We novices are guided by the Cloister Mission Statement:
Through non-judgmental observation and gentle sharing of feline Benedictine wisdom, members of the Feline Cloister strive to teach humans about The Rule of St. Benedict and how this Rule can help humans find peace and joy in daily life.
I promise that we will work hard to fulfill this mission as we unpack verses from the Rule.
This is a brand new section. Verses will be added as the novices choose their verse and do the research and writing.
“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...
Hello there, and welcome! I’m Resident Novice Sebastian Thomas. When Br. Ricky asked me to unpack the chapters on monastic travel in The Rule of St. Benedict I gave a startled mew. What feline...
“For the obedience shown to an abbot or prioress is given to God, who has said: "Whoever listens to you, listens to me" (Luke 10:16).” RB 5.15Hello and welcome. I’m Resident Novice Mickey. Br...
"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...
“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...
“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...
“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...
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...