WCCM Oblate Blog: Reflections from Daily Reading of the Rule of St. Benedict

WCCM Benedictine Oblates are encouraged to read a designated portion of the Rule daily, and to write a brief, personal response. I hope that this blog will support our Oblate community in this practice. Please, keep blog entries brief and in a first-person ("I") voice. Refrain from discussing, offering an opinion, or commenting on other entries. Simply consider how a particular section of the Rule is speaking to you in your present circumstances.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Chapter 22: Sleeping arrangements for the community

In the morning, as they are getting up for the work of God, they should quietly give encouragement to those who are sleepy and given to making excuses for being late. (From para. 2 of Ch. 22 of Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry OSB, 1997.)

A note of tenderness sounds here, making life sweet. As John Main said, small kindnesses are the best way to prepare for meditation.

1 comment:

Wally SaundersFebruary 27, 2019 at 4:59 AM
Each day a fresh call, a new invitation to adventure with you, Abba. Daily I awaken to you offering me a brand-new opportunity, a choice. I get to make a brand new decision to embrace and enjoy, put joy into, this brand new day. Just for today, calmly and peacefully, let’s adventure together.
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