[Salvation]

Another questions is:
Do we really listen in all humility to the Word of the Lord through prayer.

Important words here are humility and listen!

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I had the privilege of taking a group of soldiers once to the Abbey of Gethsemene near Bardstown, KY. It was a reflective experience and there was a humble listening in prayer.

Likewise, I led groups to the Abbey of St Hildegaard (Benedictine) in Germany near Frankfurt. Again, a very humble listening in prayer.

There are some very attractive reminders of the plain and unremarkable virtues in the monastics.