Listening and Dialogue

When it comes to controversial issues in the church there are some who claim wanting to dialogue is a bad thing. As if having conversations and trying to understand another person’s point of view leads to compromising your faith. St. Benedict begins his rule with the word “Listen”. Of course, he’s talking about listening to God, and to him as he writes the rule, but there’s also a case to be made that he’s talking about listening to each other. That relationality, and listening, might just be the foundation for Christian community. Give it a listen!

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