Do Not Crush the Bruised Reed: Mercy in the Rule of Benedict

Authors

Columba Stewart, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

11-8-2015

Streaming Media

Abstract

This presentation examines the language and actions expressive of mercy as found in the Rule of Benedict. After a brief introduction placing Benedict’s teaching in context, Fr Columba speaks about key terminology (merces and misericordia), the practical exercise of mercy in hospitality (RB 53), and the personal experience of mercy in compunction, tears, and gratitude.

Comments

Sunday at the Abbey

Recommended Citation

Stewart, Columba, "Do Not Crush the Bruised Reed: Mercy in the Rule of Benedict" (2015). Saint John’s Abbey Lectures. 5.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/saint_johns_abbey_videos/5