July 5, 2016

Talking Less and Listening More in Prayer

By Sister Stefanie MacDonald, OSB

In praying, do not keep on babbling. – Matthew 6:7

How often do you find yourself babbling? I can say for myself that I tend to babble out of nerves. That is, when I am in an unfamiliar place and with unfamiliar people, I end up saying everything. Continue Reading

September 8, 2008

Listening

Deep, attentive listening is key to Benedictine monastic life, and one of our most important values. St. Benedict said, “Listen with the ear of your heart” in his Rule. We seek to attend keenly and sensitively to the voices of all God’s creation.