Cathedral of the Pines.
I’m feeling rather depleted from all the extroverted activities that have been part of my life for the past few weeks. Um, seems that that’s the way it always is unless I am at my cottage by the sea or traveling by myself, with large chunks of time in solitude. So what to do about it? I believe that I am called to prayer but that takes time and I don’t feel that I have been getting the time I need; or perhaps I haven’t been taking the time?
What do I hear when I take the time to pray about this? That I am called to intercessory prayer, which must be steeped in a full devotional way of living, in a Benedictine way of life of prayer, study and work. This doesn’t mean neglecting the obligations I have out in the world. After all, Benedict also talks about obedience. It’s a question of sifting the wheat from the chaff, of discerning what of value fills my days and what is really a waste of time and energy?
I like to think I know the differences, but I’m not certain it’s that simple. I’ve been fairly faithful practicing Centering Prayer and they say that its fruits appear In unexpected place and at unforeseen times. I’m still waiting.
What do I hear when I take the time to pray about this? That I am called to intercessory prayer, which must be steeped in a full devotional way of living, in a Benedictine way of life of prayer, study and work. This doesn’t mean neglecting the obligations I have out in the world. After all, Benedict also talks about obedience. It’s a question of sifting the wheat from the chaff, of discerning what of value fills my days and what is really a waste of time and energy?
I like to think I know the differences, but I’m not certain it’s that simple. I’ve been fairly faithful practicing Centering Prayer and they say that its fruits appear In unexpected place and at unforeseen times. I’m still waiting.
RSS Feed