an absurd monk

2Pac is alive

What’s a conspiracy theory you actually find believable?

While I am not sure what officially qualifies there is one I heard that makes me think: Sean Puff Daddy Combs was actively involved in the death of Tupac Shakur. And, btw, Tupac and Biggie Smalls are living it up in a secret location.

Am I alone?

Also: I think there is some “insight” in Sedevacantism and Conclavism but I cannot locate it.

compulsion of a rule

Wherefore, except Vespers and Nocturns, there are no public services among them in the day except on Saturday and Sunday, when they meet together at the third hour for the purpose of Holy Communion. For that which is continuously offered is more than what is rendered at intervals of time; and more acceptable as a free gift than the duties which are performed by the compulsion of a rule: as David for this rejoices somewhat exultingly when he says, Freely will I sacrifice unto You; and, Let the free will offerings of my mouth be pleasing to You, O Lord.
Institutes, 3.2

canonical hours

Bishop Cosin wished to define the hours at which it was to be said within certain limits, by adding to “a convenient time before he begin,” “which may be any hour between six and ten of the clock in the morning, or between two and six of the clock in the evening” and although his alteration was not adopted, it serves to show us what were then considered the canonical limits of the times for Mattins and Evensong.
Annotated Prayer Book, 20

surrender

How do you deal with uncertainty?

Hmmm?! The assumption, methinks, is that “uncertainty” is something difficult that needs a choice. Well, I simply embrace it! Uncertainty is part of every moment and fighting it takes away energy from living. Control what I can control and surrender the rest!

Or, I surrender again to Jesus! Methinks it is central to monastic life – focus on Jesus. Uncertainty will come but Jesus will remain the same.

too late

What’s a moment when you realized you were officially an adult?

The moment, much later in life, when I had my own bank account. The moment I used an app on my phone to pay! When I made decisions on my own about money. All of which was much later in life and in circumstances that were extremely difficult.

So maybe I discovered I am an adult way too late and have missed the boat!? And I discovered I am really terrible with money – maybe a life of poverty is much easier for me?!

home is best

Which is the best restaurant in your city?

I very rarely eat-out and then someone else picks the place. So the best restaurant is the kitchen and the best chef my mother.

So home cooking is my favourite!

Falling Asleep of B.V.M. Aug. 15

Collect. (Green Book)
GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we, who here observe the heavenly birthday of the Mother of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, may in such wise rejoice in her yearly festival, that we may learn to follow rightly the example of her devotion; through the samc thy Son. Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

First Evensong: Cant 2:1-5 & Rev 12:1-6
Mattins: Cant 2:1-6 & Luke 11:27-28
Second Evensong: Cant 2:10-17 & Luke 1:41-45

Collect (Western Rite)
WE beseech thee, O Lord, let us be continually aided by the sacred feast. of this day, whereon the holy Mother of God underwent death in this world, and yet could not be holden by the chains of death: who did bring forth thy Son our Lord. Who liveth.