Listening with the Ear of the Heart

Table of contents

1. 1Incline the Ear: The Foundation of Heart-ListeningThis section establishes the core concept of 'listening with the ear of the heart,' drawing from Benedict's Rule and modern wisdom to emphasize intentionality, presence, and the habit of creating space for true encounter.
2. 2Community as the Crucible of ListeningExploring the communal aspects of Benedictine life, this part highlights how shared existence, mutual support, and diverse voices within a community refine one's ability to hear God’s presence in others, even in disagreement.
3. 3Leadership and Humility: Serving the Ear of OthersThis chapter delves into the role of leadership, modeled by the Abbot, as a service of listening and enabling. It also examines the transformative power of humility in opening oneself to receive and respond to God's voice through all.
4. 4The Daily Discipline of DiscernmentFocusing on the practical 'tools of good works' and the steps of humility, this section guides readers through daily practices that cultivate inner silence, self-awareness, and the discernment needed to consistently hear God amidst life's demands.
5. 5Obedience and Stillness: Cultivating ReceptivityThis chapter emphasizes the Benedictine virtues of obedience and silence, not as mere submission, but as active postures that foster deep receptivity, allowing one to hear and respond without delay to the divine promptings in every interaction and duty.
6. 6Zeal for Good Works: A Lifetime of ListeningThe concluding section synthesizes the journey, revealing how sustained practice of heart-listening culminates in a zealous commitment to good works. It reaffirms that the 'ear of the heart' remains ever open, leading to a life lived fully in God's presence, even until death.
7. 7Episode 7

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• Footprints in the Dust: Remembering Alvin

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