Monasticism

For a while now I have been intrigued by monastic traditions. I find their traditions very beautiful and comforting. My favorite is Benedictine monasticism. I have visited with the nuns at St. Benedict's in St. Joseph, MN. Every time I go it is a new and wonderful experience. I learn new things each time.

So it is with that in mind that I bought a couple of rosaries. They are truly beautiful works of art. I have had them for a while now and have finally decided that I wanted to learn how to pray the rosary. I have spent most of my morning looking up how to go about doing this. I have finally finished.

I just spent about an hour in prayer, part of that praying the rosary and part of it praying the Divine Hours. It was an unusual experience for me. I found myself going into a very meditative state. I could feel it. I also felt very connected with the Holy Spirit. The time I spent during this prayer time was about God and not about any of my needs. I am looking forward to doing this again this evening before dinner and before bed. I also need to find a time to pray for the needs of others and for my own needs. I figure that maybe while I am spending time with God that he will honor the requests that I do know about and do not say out loud. Prayer is about communing with God, right? By this communing we develop a deeper love for him and a deeper relationship with him. I am excited about this prospect.