St. Benedict. whose Memorial we observe today, has had an impact on Christianity that has persisted for over 1500 years. His combination of prayer and work, silence and hospitality, seclusion and engagement have proved to be a practical and winning formula that has helped innumerable people achieve holiness as well as salvage civilization. The Rule of St. Benedict begins with a call to "listen with the heart", a life's enterprise, for each day brings new "word's from God, either in Scripture or in situations and circumstances. We might have quiet days when we do hear God's voice deep in our hearts, or we might have busy days when "hospitality". i.e. listening to others, welcoming them into our day, helping them in need, might be what God is asking of us. Noise and pure busyness might block our hearing with the heart and prevent us from giving the heartfelt response required. Time apart, especially at the beginning of the day, a pause at noon and certainly an evening "roundup" will help keep our hearts alert to what God is saying to us each day. Thank you, St. Benedict, for giving us a guide to the proper use of time and the key to the power we hold in our hearts.
Bro. Rene
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