RE: Hello
August 7, 2014 at 3:53 pm
(This post was last modified: August 7, 2014 at 3:57 pm by Michael.)
Thank you all.
Diablo. Indeed there was (is?) an angel called Michael. He was/is your nemesis, you being Diablo.
Blackout. Most Benedicitnes are Catholic, though some are Anglican. The Benedictines are the most common type of monk. It dates from the early 6th century. It was a time of turmoil and war across Europe, but Benedictine communities stood out as islands of peace and order. They flourished and attracted people from all walks of life. What marks out Benedictine spirituality is the dedication to work and prayer in balance. It's not at all preachy. Monasteries have lay people, like me, associated with them. We are called 'oblates', and we too seek that balance of prayer and work in our lives. Our commitment is to a life of regular prayer in balance with our work.
Bad Wolf - My scientific background is in biomedical research (Ph.D. in pharmacology, followed by 20 years in Pharma R&D). Over time I have moved from the lab to looking at what and how healthcare is delivered (which frequently lags behind the evidence for what is the best healthcare). I now work in academia. I am very happy to let science inform my faith.
Diablo. Indeed there was (is?) an angel called Michael. He was/is your nemesis, you being Diablo.
Blackout. Most Benedicitnes are Catholic, though some are Anglican. The Benedictines are the most common type of monk. It dates from the early 6th century. It was a time of turmoil and war across Europe, but Benedictine communities stood out as islands of peace and order. They flourished and attracted people from all walks of life. What marks out Benedictine spirituality is the dedication to work and prayer in balance. It's not at all preachy. Monasteries have lay people, like me, associated with them. We are called 'oblates', and we too seek that balance of prayer and work in our lives. Our commitment is to a life of regular prayer in balance with our work.
Bad Wolf - My scientific background is in biomedical research (Ph.D. in pharmacology, followed by 20 years in Pharma R&D). Over time I have moved from the lab to looking at what and how healthcare is delivered (which frequently lags behind the evidence for what is the best healthcare). I now work in academia. I am very happy to let science inform my faith.
