Chapter 7: On Humility ( Read more... )

( Today's reading from the Holy Rule and my thoughts )

The Rule of Benedict had a reflection that spoke to "de-automization" in which it all seems new ( Read more... )

Chapter 42: That No One Speak After Compline

Monastics ought to be zealous for silence at all times, but especially during the hours of the night. Hallelujah (whoops, no hallelujah's during Lent) somebody understands! This has GOT to be why I am a Benedictine. I need my freaking quiet. I like this translation better than the one I carry around. ( Read more... )

Once again I'm looking inward to stretch on this one.

The clothing distributed to the members should vary according to local conditions and climate, because more is needed in cold regions and less in warmer. This is left to the discretion of the prioress or abbot. We believe that for each monastic a cowl and tunic will suffice in temperate ( Read more... )