Chapter 58: The reception of candidates for the community (paragraphs 1-3)

The entry of postulants into the monastic life should not be made too easy, but we should follow St John's precept to make trial of the spirits to see if they are from God. (From para. 1 of Ch. 58 of Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry, OSB, 1997.)

My daily spiritual practice, especially meditation, is the essential aspect of my day. And yet, it seems that perhaps I'm not supposed to get too attached to my practice. God challenges me with chaos, and asks if I can seek God in those conditions, too.