(A SHORT SERMON TO THE PRIORY SCHOOL STUDENT BODY)
There is a good zeal which separates from vice and leads to
God and everlasting life. The monks, therefore, should practice this good zeal
with the most fervent love; each should ignore what is best for himself, and
instead do what he thinks will most help the others. In fact, the monks should compete with one
another in showing respect.
Yesterday afternoon, I was
approached by one of the maintenance staff.
She told me that one of you came up to her yesterday while she was
working in the senior lounge. And you
bought her a soda. And you thanked her
for making the place look so nice. That
is what Saint Benedict means by good zeal. That is what it looks like when one of you ignores
what is best for himself and instead, does what he thinks will most help someone
else.
I can’t remember ever being more
proud of this community.
