Discipline

Today is June 26, 2024. I began the day by reading Chapter 19 The Discipline of Psalmody.  Benedict begins by reminding us that God is with us and watching us at all times and that we are called to serve the Holy One at all times.

I've been thinking a lot lately about discipline--self-discipline. Today's readings led me to more fully realize that we are called daily to self-disciplined behavior across every planned event and interruption of our lives. 

To serve Him well, we need to understand what self-discipline is and what it can mean for us. Most importantly, we need to understand His role in helping us live into this discipline--knowing that everything we do shapes who we are and who we will become.

Quoting Socrates, Sister Joanne reminds us that the unexamined life is not worth living. Joined with the living Christ, we are born anew with each passing day.  As such, we are called to reflect on the meaning and consequence of every action we take.

Our prayers have the power to change our lives.  Our prayers can burn off the dross that clings to our souls like mildew and set us free for deeper, richer, truer lives--allowing us to become who we say we are. Amen