March 23

Chapter 43 pt. 2

The Rule of Benedict March 23

Clearly, our community meals look very different than those for which Benedict is giving instruction here, but, as always, there are values below the surface of things to which we should pay attention.  I hear first that we should engage dinner on Thursday nights in ways that help to create safe space for all present.  I also hear from this reading a calling to see our highest priority regarding meals and food to be that of community well-being rather than self-interest.

I would also like to say that the last paragraph of this chapter sounds awfully familiar as a parent of young children.