Formation aims for a harmonious integration of all these aspects. Out of this rich spiritual treasury I wish to draw 10 brief guidelines which point to the way Norbertines develop their spirituality. Norbertines follow the Rule of St. Augustine whose first words echo Christ's. Before all else dear brothers, love God. Authentic spirituality begins and ends with love.
All spiritual progress is measured by our capacity for love.
And the beginning and end of all love is God. The Norbertine is challenged to love God from the moment he puts on the white habit until the day he surrenders himself to God in death. Love is the greatest virtue and contains all the others. Jesus completed his comment on the greatest commandment by saying, 'Love your neighbor as you love yourself. Love is like the robe of Christ, a seamless garment.