According to Benedict's scheme, the community reads through.. the entire book of Psalms every week. The monks are therefore exposed.. to all the despairing, doubtful, bitter, vindictive, jingoistic, nationalistic, and seemingly racist passages in the Psalter. It is not that every sentiment expressed by a psalmist is admirable, but that in praying the Psalms, we confront ourselves as we really are. The Psalms are a reality check to keep prayer from becoming sentimental, superficial, or detached from the real world. Richard H. Schmidt
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This quote comes from the book "The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation", written by Rod Dreher. The book talks about the current issues that the world faces and how Christianity is able to stand up to these issues. It is important for Christians to know their history and to be aware of the challenges that the Christian faith has faced. It is our duty to not only face these challenges, but also to keep doing what we do best.

Source: Glorious Companions: Five Centuries Of Anglican Spirituality

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