Among the sayings of the Desert fathers, there is a story that may explain Benedict's terse and clear instructions on prayer:
One of the disciples asked Abba Agathon, "among all good works, which is the virtue that requires the greatest effort?" Abba Agathon answered, "I think there is no labor greater than that of prayer to God. For every time we want to pray, our enemies, the demons, want to prevent us, for they know that it is only by turning us from prayer that they can hinder our journey."
Once we fully understand this, I believe we will begin to see the world much more clearly; we will begin to understand the recurring and simple prayers of the taize singers. Open your hearts, minds, ears to listen and to speak to Him every moment of every day.
He is there and He wants to talk to you.
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