Chapter 47: Signalling the times for the work of God

The superior is personally responsible for making sure that the time for the work of God, both at night and during the daytime, is clearly made known to all.

(From para. 1 of Ch. 47 of Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry OSB, 1997.)

In almost every instance when I've led meditation group, I've meditated at the appointed time, even if I've ended up being alone and meditating by myself. I consider making the commitment and "holding the space" to be very important. I don't know who might be encouraged to come another time because of my efforts to be faithful.