Chapter 8: The Divine Office at night
It seems reasonable that during wintertime, that is from the first of November until Easter all should arise at the eighth hour of the night. By that time, having rested until a little after midnight, they may rise with their food well digested. (From Ch. 8 of Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry OSB, 1997.)
St. Benedict assures me that it's possible and important to live a well-regulated life. In this way, all parts of myself, including the most earthy, the most mundane, can integrate into a single motive -- the fullest human response to God.
St. Benedict assures me that it's possible and important to live a well-regulated life. In this way, all parts of myself, including the most earthy, the most mundane, can integrate into a single motive -- the fullest human response to God.
Fidelity to morning meditation has helped to provide a rhythm to my life. I learned quickly that i must meditate first thing in the morning. Otherwise the tasks of the day begin and there goes my meditation time. When my meditation goes so too goes the quality of my day and of my life. Early to rise does make me wise. Imagine that!
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