anselm's day

Wednesday, November 09, 2005

Judge not

There was a monk (not all that scrupulous, observant, obedient, or
even chaste) who was dying with great calmness of spirit and peace.
The brethren were amazed, for monks more diligent than he wept and
begged for mercy until their last breath. When asked why, he
replied, "Since I have come here, I have done my best, with God's
help, never to judge another. And so I have the assurance of
Christ's promise that I myself shall not be judged."
+ pax


 
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