Chapter 62: The priests of the monastery
When ordained a monk must be careful to avoid a spirit of self-importance or pride and he must avoid taking on himself any duties to which the abbot has not assigned him. (From para. 1 of Ch. 62 of Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry, OSB, 1997.)
My ego likes to make me feel important and indispensable, but what's essential is discernment: a clear vision of reality and relationship.
My ego likes to make me feel important and indispensable, but what's essential is discernment: a clear vision of reality and relationship.
"... most Christians read the Bible in an entirely individualistic way which destroyed most of its transformative power. Jesus told us to “follow” him on this same transformative journey; instead, we just worshiped him. Many Christians have never been seriously taught about their inherent union with God and will find all kinds of heady reasons to deny it." (Richard Rohr). Abba, Heavenly Father, you made me your child and your Son, Jesus' little brother. You thus unite me with the both of you. Help me to embrace you in me and I in you as one of the little ones you love so.
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