Chapter 60: The admission of priests into the monastery

If, however, he shows real perseverance in his request, he must understand that, if accepted, he will be bound to observe the full discipline of the Rule and may expect no relaxations. (From para. 1 of Ch. 60 of Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry, OSB, 1997.)

Personal privilege isn't a very constructive attitude in family or community life. I need to discern carefully when I'm being called to be a leader, and then lead in a way that's humble and firm.