My Acre of Land

God gives each of us an acre of land in his domain. We are to make this acre of land into a holy ground, the same kind of ground Moses stood on before the burning bush where he spoke to God. In making my acre into a holy ground fertile and fruitful, I may need one tool, a hoe, some nutrients and some water. But my sister may need not only a hoe, but because of some weakness, she may also need someone to help her turn the soil. She may need someone to give her instructions on how to use the nutrients and someone to carry the water.

Benedict insists that we all need to ask for and be given those tools we need to make our acre of land a holy ground. Those of us who need fewer tools should thank God and those of us who need more tools should be humble enough to accept them. None of us should notice the differences.

Sr. Veronica, OSB