FOR A LITTLE WHILE

Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109) Benedictine philosopher and theologian wrote:

“Flee for a while from your tasks; hide yourself for a little space from the turmoil of your thoughts. Come, cast aside your burdensome cares, and put aside your laborious pursuits. For a little while give your time to God, and rest in him for a little while. Enter into the inner chamber of your mind, shut out all things save God and whatever may aid you in seeking God; and having barred the door of your chamber, seek him.”

This is very much like the treasured idea of Sabbath. A time, or day, of rest to chill out and get our stuff together and carefully worship the Lord and give thanks that he will help us get that stuff together.

Anselm said it clearly: ‘For a little while give your time to God, and rest in him for a little while. Enter into the inner chamber of your mind, shut out all things save God and whatever may aid you in seeking God.’

“The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” Jesus