May 21

Chapter 4 pt. 3

The Rule of Benedict May 21 #44-55

Today's thoughts are concerning #44-55 at the link above. 


In the biblical tradition, the Judgment of God is a great hope to be invoked by the people of God.  It is invoked, at its worst, as a punishment of enemies or as a means of control.  In its best form, the hope is in a Reality that frees us from the need to be judge, a posture that reflects back upon us and a condition that profoundly clouds our vision (Matt. 7:1-5).  When God is Judge, I don't need to be.  I can accept what is as it is. 


How appropriate that what I wrote above in January comes back around on this day when the world is abuzz with news of Judgment Day.