Stability Has Unique Meaning to Roving Benedictine Ambassador
By Gregory Wallace
"What we need for the future is people who are committed to their lives and to the future, and not just committed to making money," Abbot Notker said. "When you go to a Benedictine monastery, especially as a student, the monks are committed to the students."
Seeing young people who take the lessons of Benedictine faith seriously "gives hope for the future also to other people."
He sees growth and strength in the Catholic faith and Benedictine tradition in many parts of the world, and in Tanzania, home to 500 Benedictine monks and 1500 sisters. He also said that communities in parts of the European continent are finding success anew.
"It is nice to see how the influence of Benedictines is influencing Eastern Europe," he said. These smaller communities, he said, "depend on the individual characters" within the monastery.
The Abbot Primate looks forward committing himself to studies following his retirement from leading the worldwide congregation.
"I'm looking forward to the time when it gets more quiet," he said. "I have no problem being in one place."
He said a life of teaching and writing would be very fulfilling, especially offering "special courses to weak students." Students who struggle can benefit from Benedictine values, especially stability.
In the meantime, he professes to enjoy his travels and global ministry.
Abbot Notker brings a simple message of advice to the young people he meets around the world: "experience the importance of God for your life."
"Commit yourself to studies, but not only for studies, but also for the core of human life," he said.
Seeing young people who take the lessons of Benedictine faith seriously "gives hope for the future also to other people."
He sees growth and strength in the Catholic faith and Benedictine tradition in many parts of the world, and in Tanzania, home to 500 Benedictine monks and 1500 sisters. He also said that communities in parts of the European continent are finding success anew.
"It is nice to see how the influence of Benedictines is influencing Eastern Europe," he said. These smaller communities, he said, "depend on the individual characters" within the monastery.
The Abbot Primate looks forward committing himself to studies following his retirement from leading the worldwide congregation.
"I'm looking forward to the time when it gets more quiet," he said. "I have no problem being in one place."
He said a life of teaching and writing would be very fulfilling, especially offering "special courses to weak students." Students who struggle can benefit from Benedictine values, especially stability.
In the meantime, he professes to enjoy his travels and global ministry.
Abbot Notker brings a simple message of advice to the young people he meets around the world: "experience the importance of God for your life."
"Commit yourself to studies, but not only for studies, but also for the core of human life," he said.
This article was published on 12/11/09 in the News section.
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posted 6/15/10 @ 12:28 PM EST
He sounds like a very good person and it's great that he is able to keep stability in his life.
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