What formats are used to insure that a Benedictine life is being lived?
Members of CSL in beginning formation report to a Novice Master who is appointed by the Superior to be responsible for the postulants and novices (the beginning stages of our journey). Each postulant and novice submits a weekly review to the Novice Master detailing what parts of the Rule they have read that week, what sections of the Customary and Constitution and what Scripture they have used for lectio divina. The novice or postulant also explains what required reading they are doing and whether they are on track for the reflection paper required after the book is read as well as detailing what Offices they did or did not do throughout the week. This tracking allows the Novice Master to see which of his or her charges are doing well and which ones need additional help.
