My Gift

Everyone has his own gift from God, one this and another that (1 Cor 7:7). RB80.40.1





In addressing the proper amount of drink within the monastery, Benedict refers to this passage from the letter to the Corinthians which focuses on the gift which is present within each person. It is a passage that does not just speak of individual giftedness but also points to the grace which is present in each life.





In a broader context, it reminds me that it is the grace of God, God's special gift to me, that allows me to have the strength which is necessary not only to face the struggles of the day but also to be a sign of God's love to all I meet.