Daily Meditation for October 18, 2024

From the Rule of St. Benedict: The Tools of Good Works

“Do not aspire to be called holy before you really are,

but first be holy that you may more truly be called so Live by God’s commandments every day.

Treasure chastity.

Harbor neither hatred nor jealousy of anyone,

and do nothing out of envy.

If you have a dispute with someone, make peace with him/her before the sun goes down.

And finally, never lose hope in God’s mercy” (RB 4:62–74).

 

We are not perfect but continually strive to do better.