March 15

Chapter 36

The Rule of Benedict March 15

This chapter raises the question, "Who are our sick?"

It seems to me that if one of us becomes physically sick, I, as Prior, should see to it that the BSBSB is called upon to offer prayers and whatever help might be needed or desired.  In our context it might also be appropriate to think of our sick as those of us who suffer from emotional or spiritual pain.  In such cases our order can likewise offer our prayers, and we can also each offer our presence in compassion and love.  But such ailments often go undetected in even the closest of communities.  Let us, then, not hesitate to share our pain and open ourselves to the ministry of healing God seeks to do through our sisters and brothers.