Chapter 21: The deans of the monastery
They must be selected for their suitability in character and gifts so that the abbot or abbess may, without anxiety, share some responsibilities with them. (From para. 1 of Ch. 21 of Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry, OSB, 1997.)
I think that sharing responsibilities can be a way of sharing life. I can believe less in my own "indispensability" and help others open their eyes to their own gifts.
I think that sharing responsibilities can be a way of sharing life. I can believe less in my own "indispensability" and help others open their eyes to their own gifts.
This makes me reflect on the suitability of my character and gifts for the work God has entrusted me to do. Each time I find a task difficult all I need is to surrender it to God's grace. Whenever I succeed all I need is to offer it to God for the greater glory of His name.
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