February 10

Chapter 8

The Rule of Benedict February 10

Since Benedict places the Divine Office at the center of his program for inner transformation, it seems appropriate that we, who have accepted his name as members of the Benedictine Sisters and Brothers of St. Brigid, should carefully consider how Benedict's instructions in this matter can inform our practices.  Over the next several weeks let us ponder these chapters on the Divine Office with open minds and receptive hearts.

I hear in Chapter 8 an instruction to intentionally structure our sleep in such a way that allows us time to arise in prayer.  Personally, I have found that such intention must be focused on both sides of sleep if this is to be possible.