Sunday, January 9, 2011

January 10

Chapter 2 pt. 2

The Rule of Benedict January 10

"The purpose of Benedictine spirituality is to gather equally committed adults for a journey through earthen darkness to the dazzling light that already flames in each of us, but in a hidden place left to each of us to find."  -Joan Chittister OSB from The Rule of Benedict: Insight for the Ages


This paragraph from Sr. Joan's commentary on today's reading from Chapter 2 in the Rule has shaped my approach to the role of Prior in our order.  The Prior is responsible before God to join each member on the journey to their hidden flame and, once found, to help protect and fan the flame.

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