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In Chapter Four of his Rule St Benedict offers the monastic a set of ‘tools’ for monastic living. These tools are seventy-three spiritual practices which cover every aspect of monastic life:
Yearn for everlasting life with holy desire.<\/em> (Tool 46)
Day by day remind yourself that you are going to die.<\/em> (Tool 47)
Do not aspire to be called holy before you really are, but first be holy so that you may more truly be called so.<\/em> (Tool 62)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you read this chapter in one sitting it can be quite overwhelming. Right at the end of the list of practices St Benedict reassures his community:
‘Never despair of God’s mercy<\/em>.’
An appeal to the infinite mercy of God is so hopeful and characteristic of St Benedict’s measured and compassionate way. This verse of the Rule always reminds me of Lamentations 3:
The favours of the Lord are not all past, nor his kindnesses exhausted;
every morning they are renewed; great is his faithfulness. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where can you see God’s mercy in your own life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

( Dawn at Turvey Abbey. This is the garden at the back of the monastery.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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In Chapter Four of his Rule St Benedict offers the monastic a set of ‘tools’ for monastic living. These tools are seventy-three spiritual practices which cover every aspect of monastic life:Yearn for everlasting life with holy desire. (Tool 46)Day by day remind yourself that you are going to die. (Tool 47)Do not aspire to be … <\/p>\n

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