Bring 3-4 points from the two readings to class for discussion a symbol of stability for you. Presentation on Stability from Ferdinand Benedictines. Schlabach, Gerald W. Vow of Stability: A Premodern Way through a Hypermodern “The World” Accessed April 5, 2015 This article also appeared as amid Mobility: The Oblate’s Challenge and “Stability Witness” in the 52:1 (March 2001) American Benedictine Review, Read this article and bring 3-4 points for discussion to class. Tomaine, Jane. Staying Power.” In St. Benedict’s Toolbox: The Nuts and Bolts of “Stability: 45-60. Harrisburg, PA: Morehouse Publishing, 2005. Everyday Benedictine Living, Wilkes, Paul. - A Sense of Where You Are,” in 54:1(___): 22-35. Benedictines. “Stability Reflection Questions How do you nurture and stability of heart? What is your understanding and your experience of stability of heart? What you persevere in the monastic life? How has stability contributed to your spiritual development this year? What have you found to be the benefits and challenges of stability for you in the monastery? What is our deepest source of stability? What scripture passages best express that for you? What does the promise of stability mean to you? Write a 1-2 page reflection paper. Skills/Personal Growth Plan The novice commits herself to stability in this monastery by: Giving her presence and service to community members Giving and receiving respectful affirmation and challenge Expressing the values of this Benedictine community in her daily life Nurtures a healthy balanced life Being faithful to prayer, reflection and reading Activities Tools for stability can be found in pp.54-57. St. Benedict’s Toolbox,
Bring 3-4 points from the two readings to class for discussion a symbol of stability for you. Presentation on Stability from Ferdinand Benedictines. Schlabach, Gerald W. “The Vow of Stability: A Premodern Way through a Hypermodern World” Accessed April 5, 2015 This article also appeared as “Stability amid Mobility: The Oblate’s Challenge and Witness” in the American Benedictine Review, 52:1 (March 2001) Read this article and bring 3-4 points for discussion to class. Tomaine, Jane. “Stability: Staying Power.” In St. Benedict’s Toolbox: The Nuts and Bolts of Everyday Benedictine Living, 45-60. Harrisburg, PA: Morehouse Publishing, 2005. Wilkes, Paul. “Stability - A Sense of Where You Are,” in Benedictines. 54:1(___): 22-35. Reflection Questions How do you nurture and stability of heart? What is your understanding and your experience of stability of heart? What you persevere in the monastic life? How has stability contributed to your spiritual development this year? What have you found to be the benefits and challenges of stability for you in the monastery? What is our deepest source of stability? What scripture passages best express that for you? What does the promise of stability mean to you? Write a 1-2 page reflection paper. Skills/Personal Growth Plan The novice commits herself to stability in this monastery by: Giving her presence and service to community members Giving and receiving respectful affirmation and challenge Expressing the values of this Benedictine community in her daily life Nurtures a healthy balanced life Being faithful to prayer, reflection and reading Activities Tools for stability can be found in St. Benedict’s Toolbox, pp.54-57.
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