Chapter 15: When the Alleluia should be said
From the holy feast of Easter until Pentecost the Alleluia must always be said in the psalms and the responsories.... (From Chap. 15 of Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry, OSB, 1997.)
As Joan Chitister says, Benedict would have us always be an "alleluia people". But beyond liturgy, I'm learning how important it is for me to say Alleluia when it's hardest to do.
As Joan Chitister says, Benedict would have us always be an "alleluia people". But beyond liturgy, I'm learning how important it is for me to say Alleluia when it's hardest to do.
“Amen. Alleluia”. Abba, help me to say this constantly throughout this day, embracing every moment as a sacrament, your outward sign given to me to give me your grace, your love, you.
ReplyDeleteLead me from sadness to joy: Alleluia
ReplyDeleteBenedict is showing me another view of life and the world. Christ is in all of creation. Everything exists for Him and in Him. Everything is good. I need to let go of my negative judgments that this is not perfect nor is that perfect but instead to rejoice. He's got the world covered with His love. Alleluia!
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