Ausculta’, the first word,
sets the tone of the Rule;
It means ‘listen’, pay attention,
be conscious and
aware of what is going on around you.
Listening wrenches us out
of [Read More]
Thought for the Week – Ausculta
August 29th, 2011 by Marty in News, Thought for the week
Thought for the Week – Exceptions
August 21st, 2011 by Marty in News, Thought for the week
The Rule has lasted because of its
balance, moderation, humanity and
understanding of human nature…..
This is clearly shown in the chapter on drink.
‘Everyone has his own gift [Read More]
Thought for the Week – Monastic Life
August 14th, 2011 by Marty in News, Thought for the week
Saint Benedict wanted to establish
a school of the Lord’s service
where people could find life
and life in abundance.
To create the organization
and culture which would support this
search, [Read More]
Thought for the Week – Physics of the Quest
August 6th, 2011 by Marty in News, Thought for the week
Physics of the Quest.
There is a force in nature
governed by laws – laws
as real as the laws of gravity.
The law of ‘quest physics’ states
that – [Read More]
August – Bee Notes
August 2nd, 2011 by Marty in News, Simon's Bee Keeping
AUGUST
As I write (mid-July), the weather has broken. It is cool, wet and windy and I sense this is the end of the flow for [Read More]
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