Just when I think that I have gotten to the end--as in the end of the year, the end of the Rule, the end of this continuous reading, it is time to start all over again. The monastic life is not about reaching end goals, "making it," or achieving perfection--at least not in this life.
Benedict reminds us that after we have read the Rule through from beginning to end, we are all still basically beginners in the monastic way of life. It gives us the impression that monastic life is a life long process. While we are in the school of the Lord's service, this is a school that no one graduates from until death. That is a challenge and a comfort also because I do not have to have everything together yet.
As we prepare to begin the new year, let us resolve to continue the journey on this monastic way of life together.
Sr. Catherine, OSB
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