June 11

Chapter 8

The Rule of Benedict June 11

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.


Not to make anyone jealous, but I arose early this morning (after a late flight) to pray Lauds in a beautiful 19th Century Anglican parish in downtown Edmonton (I'm staying with friends who live in the rectory).  I'll need to nap later, but it was worth it!