You too are living stones, built as an edifice of spirit, into a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God, through Jesus Christ.

This section is about the idea of using the imagination of a human to know what it feels like to be a stone. The idea is that if one imagines themselves as a stone, they will feel more connected to their environment and others. This, in turn, will allow them to live a more spiritual life.

The spiritual life is not made up of any one way of living but rather it is made up by embracing all aspects of living. This includes taking care of our personal needs and wants while also caring about the needs and wants of others. Taking care for ourselves isn't selfishness or self-indulgence, but rather an act that encourages us to give back because we have been given so much through the lives we lead.

All people are living stones. Our lives and spirits are built as an edifice into a holy priesthood that offers spiritual, emotional, and intellectual resources to the world.

To be a living stone means to be able to offer spiritual, emotional, and intellectual resources to the world. We can do this by being kind, compassionate, caring for others in need, recognizing our own worth and that of others.

Always remember Jesus loves me. Say it out loud.

Say it again Jesus loves me.


You are never alone. God Bless Brother Philip

Philip@clevelandbenedictines.org

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