Tag: Chittister
To See As God Sees
A brother went to see Abba Moses in his hermitage at Scetis and begged him for a word. And the old man said: “Go and sit in your cell, and your cell will teach you everything.” What is right in front of us we see least. We take the plants in the room for granted…. Read More ›
Feast of Saint Scholastica
Today is the Feast of Saint Scholastica, the twin sister of St. Benedict and the foundress of communities of Benedictine women. Pope Gregory the Great wrote of her, “She could do more because she loved more.” Love fuels. Fatigue without a physical base is too often a sign of a loss of love. Take something… Read More ›
Enlightenment and Stability
“Where shall I look for Enlightenment?” the disciple asked. “Here,” the elder said. “When will it happen?” the disciple wanted to know. “It is happening right now,” the elder said. “Then why don’t I experience it?” the disciple asked. And the elder answered, “Because you do not look.” “But what should I look for?” the… Read More ›