The Feast of St. Julie's birth
Chapter 6
The Rule of Benedict May 25
The "spirit of silence" that Benedict instructs the monastic to cultivate is of a particular character. Benedict's silence is chosen for the sake of spiritual formation in oneself and in one's sister or brother. The spirit of silence is kind and generous, not stingy or hostile. In other words, it's safe. Safe silence, held in common, is a great gift, and it's one that we, as an order and as a community experience together regularly.
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