Chapter 19: Our approach to prayer
All of us, then, should reflect seriously on how to appear before the majesty of God in the presence of his angels. That will lead us to make sure that, when we sing in choir, there is complete harmony between the thoughts in our mind and the meaning of the words we sing. (From Ch. 19 of Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry, OSB,, 1997.)
An approach to prayer that demands complete harmony -- or, as I learn through meditation, an ever greater integration of the totality of my being in the heart.
An approach to prayer that demands complete harmony -- or, as I learn through meditation, an ever greater integration of the totality of my being in the heart.
“ . . . In the presence of His angels . . . “: Angels—how marvelous to be reminded of this glorious invisible throng of helpful companions surrounding me and cheering us all on in our daily quest for you and your way of life, Abba.
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