Chapter 61: Monastic pilgrims from far away (paragraphs 1-2)
It may happen, of course, that one of them may find something to point out in criticism about the customs of the monastery, using sound arguments in a spirit of charitable deference. In that case the superior should consider the whole questions with care and prudence in case it was for this very purpose that the pilgrim was sent by the Lord.
(From para. 1 of Ch. 61 of Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry OSB, 1997.)
"With care and prudence" means to me, first of all, the laying aside of thoughts, to perceive the situation with the mind of Christ.
(From para. 1 of Ch. 61 of Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry OSB, 1997.)
"With care and prudence" means to me, first of all, the laying aside of thoughts, to perceive the situation with the mind of Christ.
"A visiting monastic" can very well be the recognition of my own weakness which God has "guided" to me for the very purpose of discovery and struggle. Why? Because I "may learn from" it my need for God and that He is my strength.
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