“Whoever fails to keep the things belonging to the monastery clean or treats them carelessly should be reproved.” RB 32
How many times have you walked into the break room at the office, or into your own kitchen and found someone else’s mess? Have you seen the sign posted that says, “Your mother doesn’t work here,” reminding us to clean up after ourselves?
How many times have you walked into the break room at the office, or into your own kitchen and found someone else’s mess? Have you seen the sign posted that says, “Your mother doesn’t work here,” reminding us to clean up after ourselves?
It is the same in the monastery. Benedict anticipates that we will take responsibility for our own actions, do the right things, and clean up our messes. This is particularly important in common spaces and with things available for general use by all.
Often we don’t intentionally leave things askew – we get called away and forget to go back. A kind reminder is sometimes all that’s needed. And some of us need those reminders most days!
Often we don’t intentionally leave things askew – we get called away and forget to go back. A kind reminder is sometimes all that’s needed. And some of us need those reminders most days!
Sr. Christine, OSB
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