In the Christian tradition a hermit is someone who withdraws to live in solitude in order to find union with God through prayer and meditations. This appeals to me, but not as a way to be all the time. After all, I was brought up as a social being, to participate in community, and besides, God is calling me to reach out to others beyond prayer and mediation.
I like my rhythm these days. A great deal of hermit time, and then out I go, trying my best to do a little of God’s work in the world.
Rising very early before dawn, he (Jesus) left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed….He answered them (his disciples), “let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message.
Mark 1:35,38.
I like my rhythm these days. A great deal of hermit time, and then out I go, trying my best to do a little of God’s work in the world.
Rising very early before dawn, he (Jesus) left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed….He answered them (his disciples), “let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message.
Mark 1:35,38.
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