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Fr. Mauritius Wilde discusses the call to hospitality as taught in Chapter 53 of the Holy Rule of St. Benedict, emphasizing its spiritual significance and transformative potential.

Instead of circling around one’s self, hospitality – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B In this episode of The Holy Rule of St. Benedict: A Spiritual Path for Today’s World , Fr. Mauritius Wilde, OSB and Kris McGregor reflect on Chapter 53 of the Rule and the profound call to hospitality. St. Benedict teaches that every guest is to be welcomed as Christ Himself, a striking and transformative vision rooted in the Gospel. In a world where the stranger can be met with hesitation or fear, this teaching invites a deeper openness grounded in faith. Hospitality becomes more than an act of kindness; it becomes an encounter with Christ present in the other. Fr. Mauritius explains that this hospitality is not naive but deeply spiritual, shaped by prayer, reverence, and discernment. Guests bring not only interruption but also grace, new life, and the possibility of transformation. Whether in monasteries, homes, or daily encounters, this call extends to all who desire to live the Christian life more fully. Hospitality becomes a path of evangelization, opening the heart to Christ in unexpected ways and allowing Him to be both guest and host in our lives. From…

People in this episode

Host: Kris McGregor

Guest: Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B

Topics covered

• hospitality
• spirituality
• Christian life
• St. Benedict
• evangelization
• faith

Keywords

• hospitality
• St. Benedict
• Christianity
• spiritual path
• evangelization
• faith
• guests
• transformation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Holy Rule of St. Benedict, Chapter 53

Places: Christ, Gospel, Mt 25:35, Gal 6:10

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