The Montini Group
In
order to improve our sense of community still further, our MONTINI GROUP will
embark on a study of the RULE of ST. BENEDICT. Our study will begin on Tuesday,
September 17th at 7:45 pm. in the Montini Room, and will meet every
Tuesday until Shrove Tuesday, February 26th (with the exception of
October 15th when there will not be a meeting). Texts will be
provided as appropriate.
The
Rule of St. Benedict offers a very practical spirituality for those living
together, not just in monasteries and convents but in homes, schools, places of
work and; in our case, a Parish Community. This will be a different kind of
approach from former years, with perhaps less emphasis on matters of doctrine
but greater consideration of ‘faith and
perseverance in good works, under the guidance of the Gospel that we may pursue
our way on His paths, and so we may deserve to see Him who has called us to His
Kingdom.’ (PROLOGUE, Para 21).
The
meetings will be as follows:
September 17th
An Introduction: St. Benedict and his
rule.
24th
The Prologue: ‘Who longs for life….?’
October: 1st
Living with others. ‘I have joyfully
offered all.’
8th
The Abbot and Community
15th
NO MEETING
22nd
On Humility
29th
On Obedience
November 5th
On Silence
12th
On Prayer
19th
On Work
26th
The Tools of Good Works I
December 3rd
The Tools of Good Works II
10th
The Tools of Good Works III
January 7th
The Structure of the Community
14th
The Practicalities of Daily Living
21st
Those with special needs
28th
Newcomers
February 4th
Guests and Hospitality
11th
The Penal Code
18th
Stability, Conversion of Life:
obedience
26th
Chapter 72 A Panegyric on Love.
These
meetings are open to everyone, and those wishing to know more about our Parish
and life in the Catholic Church will be made especially welcome.
