Sometimes my husband will even go out of his way to turn the computer on, which may be a comment of my need for starting my day with prayer. Using technology for the study of the Rule of Benedict makes available to those outside the monastic walls, tremendous resources. These resources are both personnel and literary. Interfaith Sexual Trauma Institute provide educational opportunities that time and resources would not generally allow. Even the Rule is available on line and able to be made large enough print for those with vision difficulties.
Personnel are another cyber gift.
While planning a recent trip to Ireland, I was able to email Glenstal Abbey and arrange for a stay in the Murroe Guesthouse. A word of encouragement, a note or a cyber card is sent off to my monastic family members who are celebrating birthdays or marking losses. Like a good Irishman, I read the obituaries and remember the necrology. The Oblate director is also available on line. The eye cannot reflect upon itself, and as an Oblate, I need spiritual direction.