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A Tool for Playing Catch Every Day – Tossing Words and Acts of Kindness

A Tool for Playing Catch Every Day – Tossing Words and Acts of Kindness

by AbbessJane | Aug 30, 2024 | Novice Activities, Novice Activities - Hospitality, Novice Activities - Novice Life Practices

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...
Playing Games and The Rule of St. Benedict

Playing Games and The Rule of St. Benedict

by AbbessJane | Aug 30, 2024 | Monday Mewsings, Relationship/Community

  Do playing games and The Rule of St. Benedict seem miles apart?  On first glance it might seem so.  St. Benedict was serious about the search for God and salvation.  And the times were uncertain and harsh.  Yet Benedict was understanding and compassionate....
A Tool for Playing Catch Every Day – Tossing Words and Acts of Kindness

A Tool for Playing Catch Every Day – Tossing Words and Acts of Kindness

by AbbessJane | Mar 20, 2022 | Benedictine Vows, Humility, Kindness/Respect, Relationship/Community, Tools for Daily Living

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...
Playing Games and The Rule of St. Benedict

Playing Games and The Rule of St. Benedict

by AbbessJane | Jan 8, 2022 | Humility, Jane's Reflections, Relationship/Community

  Do playing games and The Rule of St. Benedict seem miles apart?  On first glance it might seem so.  St. Benedict was serious about the search for God and salvation.  And the times were uncertain and harsh.  Yet Benedict was understanding and compassionate....

A Tool for Discovering Your Benedictine Lenten Practice

by SBTBAdmin | Feb 27, 2012 | Uncategorized

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 a life most pure and opening the heart to the joy of the...
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