Contemplative insight from Mepkin Abbey, drawn from our daily liturgical readings and homily. Help us to pray, one thought per day.
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We're community
living and powered by Christ
we're precious to Him
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Transformative love
Gives us yet another chance
Jesus never fails
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with new eyes to see,
discern signs of the times, and
communicate them
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Let world be on fire
Ablaze with the love of Christ
All belov'd by God
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Much will be required
From one entrusted with much
Much more, when giv'n more
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-St Pope John Paul II
"There is no evil to be faced that Christ does not face with us.
There is no enemy that Christ has not already conquered.
There is no cross to bear that Christ has not already borne for us,
and does not now bear with us."
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St Benedict's 12 Steps of Humility: 12) The twelfth step of humility is that a monk always manifests humility in his bearing no less than in his heart, so that it is evident at the Work of God, in the oratory, the monastery or the garden, on a journey or in the field, or anywhere else. Whether he sits, walks or stands, his head must be bowed and his eyes cast down. [RB 7:62-63]
- Adopt a humble posture.
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St Benedict's 12 Steps of Humility:
11) The eleventh step of humility is that a monk speaks gently and without laughter, seriously and with becoming modesty, briefly and reasonably, but without raising his voice, as it is written: “A wise man is known by his few words.”
[RB 7:60-61]
- Speak clearly and plainly.
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St Benedict's 12 Steps of Humility:
10) The tenth step of humility is that he is not given to ready laughter, for it is written: Only a fool raises his voice in laughter (Sir 21:23)
[RB 7:59]
- Avoid frivolity.
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St Benedict's 12 Steps of Humility:
9) The ninth step of humility is that a monk controls his tongue and remains silent, not speaking unless asked a question, for Scripture warns, In a flood of words you will not avoid sinning (Prov 10:19), and, a talkative man goes about aimlessly on earth (Ps 139[140]:12)
[RB 7:56-58]
- Control one’s tongue.