Purpose of the Tool: To discern your practice for Lent using the Rule of St. Benedict as a guide. Background on the Tool: It is important that we discern a practice for Lent that fits us and helps us towards … Continue reading
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Reframing Lent “You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, so that my soul may praise you and not be silent.” Psalm 30:11, 12a Ash Wednesday is just around … Continue reading
Purpose of the Tool: To remind ourselves to practice kindness. Background on the Tool: In Chapter 31 – Qualifications of the Monastery Cellarer Benedict advises when someone makes an unreasonable request the cellarer should just “reasonably and humbly deny the … Continue reading
Playing Catch – A “Benedictine” Game Obedience is a blessing to be shown by all, not only to the abbot or prioress but to one another as sisters and brothers, since we know that it is by this way of … Continue reading