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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...
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...
Kindness to the Elderly

Kindness to the Elderly

by Br. Randy OSB-F | Dec 21, 2021 | Kindness/Respect, Randy's Corner, Relationship/Community

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...

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