Welcome to Mama:Monk's weekly Wednesday series examining St. Benedict's Rule and what it's teaching me about motherhood and the praying life... "No one should aspire to gain a reputation for holiness. First of all we must actually become holy; then there would be some truth in having a reputation for it..." (St. Benedict's Rule, Chapter 4). Oh, Mr. Benedict, if only you knew! If ever there were a day in the Church in which people attempt to gain a reputation for holiness, it is now. Now: when … [Read more...]