Proverbs from the Monastery

In one of my new classes, we are starting our study of wisdom literature class with the book of Proverbs. Sr. Mary Irene suggested that we try our hand at writing our own proverbs, so here are some from a postulant’s perspective:

• A journey of a thousand miles begins … on the walk from Marywood to the monastery.

• All good things must … be shared.

• Better late than … explaining to your formation director why you missed prayers.

• Don’t judge a book … until it’s been reviewed in Benedictines magazine.

• Don’t put all your eggs … into the hotzelbrot.

• If you can’t beat them … pray for them.

• There is no such thing as … too many pecans.

• Practice makes … the schola director happy.

• Keep your friends close, and your enemies … confined to your mirror.

• When in Rome … visit the abbot primate.

• You can’t always get … a soft-boiled egg for breakfast.

• If you want something done right … ask a sister to do it.

May the wisdom of Sts. Benedict and Scholastica be with you today!