Chapter 50: Those whose work takes them away from the monastery

In the same way those sent on a journey must be careful not to omit the hours of prayer which are prescribed for the whole community. (From para. 2 of Ch. 50 of Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry, OSB, 1997.)

In Benedict's monastery, saying the Divine Office guides the community in always putting God first, and in this way helps the community to keep time holy. In the same way, my regular hours of meditation act as a corrective to aspects of my life that would leave me wandering, confused, and alienated.