The sixth step is a tough one: that a monk is content with the lowest and most menial treatment, and regards himself as a poor and worthless workman in whatever task he is given.[1] Simply put, St. Benedict wants the monk to be content – whether with the way he is treated or with what he receives.
We all have such large God-holes that we try to fill with everything or anything but what is truly needed to fill them: GOD! Do you have a roof over your head? Food? Clothing? Access to the Sacraments? What then is there to complain about?
I can remember hearing during my childhood, “Who died and made you boss (God)?” Isn’t that what we are trying to do with our lack of contentment and complaints?
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