Monks have much to teach us about deep commitment. Many a monastic commitment lasts longer than the typical marriage.
It’s a similar commitment to love that we see from our creator.
Cloistered monastics take a vow to a specific monastery or abbey of monastics who have taken the same vow to place and institution. Marriage can be a similar vow of stability to a specific community.
By that commitment, we’ve closed the door to other decisions. In a way, life becomes easier.
Our larger culture sets aside a day to buy chocolates and champagne and cards—but every day should be a day that we celebrate love of all kinds.
God who came to dwell with us showed us many examples of how to live a life committed to love.
How can we emulate that kind of love?
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