All of the great works of philosophy from Socrates to Martin Buber have utilized the tool of dialogue as a method of explaining their teachings. Philosophical dialogue is primarily a conversation between two people on the topic of a particular philosophy, generally the dialogue is between a younger inexperienced but inquisitive person and an older wiser master who in some cases is the founder of the philosophy being discussed. Many times the conversation is based on the questions posed by the young learner and the answers given by the master/founder. The purpose of using dialogue is to answer the readers’ questions about the philosophy’s teachings in a more natural way through the topics being addressed in conversation. Monastic teachings were
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“The Rule of Benedict” was written in Latin by St. Benedict of Nurisa in about 540. In his youth, St. Benedict was sent to Rome to study and became disillusioned with the sinful lifestyle of the city and withdrew into solitude to dedicate his life to God. (Intro, Carolinne White). While pursing holiness Benedict started to amass a following who wanted to live like him, soon after he founded a monastery in Monte Cassino, Rome in turn creating the Order of Saint Benedict. Benedict writes his Rule to guide his followers. “Benedict intended his Rule to be a practical guide to Christian monastic life. Based on the key precepts of humility, obedience and love, its aim is to create a harmonious and efficient religious community in which individuals can make progress in the Christian virtues and gain eternal life” (Intro, Carolinne …show more content…
Abbot Benedict (Abbot): Greetings my child, may the good Lord continue to keep you.
Can: Amen. Father, as you are already aware I will be taking my vows in three months. I have read your Rules cover to cover but my heart still worries that I know little. Please father, take time out of your readings to guide one of your lost sheep.
Abbot: Don’t be troubled my son as the Lord says "Cast all your anxiety on Him, because he cares for you."(1 Peter 5:7) As so cast your anxiety upon me and let me answer your questions.
Can: Thank you, father. As you know I desired to be an anchorite before I entered the monastery. So, my first question, why do you prefer cenobitic monks over anchoretic monk?
Abbot: My answers is this, How can one say he is humble if there is no one to humble himself too ? How can a man say he is a servant when he has no master? Can the sheep know the path without the Shepard? My son, the anchoreties travel the desert by themselves to fight the devil, although this notion is noble it is not practical. The anchoretic shows no interest in saving the souls of their fellow brothers and remain on their own without a leader, this mentality can lead the anchoretic to be more vulnerable to the devil's traps of pride, greed, etc., because they don't have a experienced persons to lead them through the inner workings of true monastic life. However, the cenobite like the sheep with a shepherd is guided
“The Rule of Benedict” was written in Latin by St. Benedict of Nurisa in about 540. In his youth, St. Benedict was sent to Rome to study and became disillusioned with the sinful lifestyle of the city and withdrew into solitude to dedicate his life to God. (Intro, Carolinne White). While pursing holiness Benedict started to amass a following who wanted to live like him, soon after he founded a monastery in Monte Cassino, Rome in turn creating the Order of Saint Benedict. Benedict writes his Rule to guide his followers. “Benedict intended his Rule to be a practical guide to Christian monastic life. Based on the key precepts of humility, obedience and love, its aim is to create a harmonious and efficient religious community in which individuals can make progress in the Christian virtues and gain eternal life” (Intro, Carolinne …show more content…
Abbot Benedict (Abbot): Greetings my child, may the good Lord continue to keep you.
Can: Amen. Father, as you are already aware I will be taking my vows in three months. I have read your Rules cover to cover but my heart still worries that I know little. Please father, take time out of your readings to guide one of your lost sheep.
Abbot: Don’t be troubled my son as the Lord says "Cast all your anxiety on Him, because he cares for you."(1 Peter 5:7) As so cast your anxiety upon me and let me answer your questions.
Can: Thank you, father. As you know I desired to be an anchorite before I entered the monastery. So, my first question, why do you prefer cenobitic monks over anchoretic monk?
Abbot: My answers is this, How can one say he is humble if there is no one to humble himself too ? How can a man say he is a servant when he has no master? Can the sheep know the path without the Shepard? My son, the anchoreties travel the desert by themselves to fight the devil, although this notion is noble it is not practical. The anchoretic shows no interest in saving the souls of their fellow brothers and remain on their own without a leader, this mentality can lead the anchoretic to be more vulnerable to the devil's traps of pride, greed, etc., because they don't have a experienced persons to lead them through the inner workings of true monastic life. However, the cenobite like the sheep with a shepherd is guided