“What the Rule distinctively does is (at least) two things. It
asks what the rhythm of life is that will best set human beings free to
advance towards the joy for which they are made, how the priority of
praise may be embodied in a responsible adult common life that is fully
located in the material world. And it asks what the style of authority is that will enable ‘faith beyond resentment’.”
- Dr Rowan Williams
From
this quote given by Dr. Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury
when he visited the Sistine Chapel last November 2006, we can say that
the Rule of St. Benedict influenced the corporated world in a sense that
the rule play as a factor which sets us to be free to go to things
which are new especially in the modern world. A modern civilization
which took a more Benedictine approach to authority would develop the
ability to deal more or to stabilitize with distinct minorities within
it. In the modern world where technologies are fastly developing and
every lifestyle is very hard to keep in touch, the Rule guides us keep
our path on the right track by following the said Rules and applying
those not only to ourselves but also to the world that surrounds us.
This means that the application of such Rule can be done in an
organization that we belong. by this, we can be able to maintain an
environment where there is peace, order and faith to God.
Business makes things happen and affects every part
of our society. Whatever you want to do, understanding business will
help you achieve it. In order to have that success, we must consider
many factors. St. Benedict and his rules influenced the corporate world
by his principles for success in business.
Every
successful business begins with a strong foundation. The principles of
Benedictine life are summed up in the vows each monk or nun takes.
According to the rule, Benedictines promise to pursue a life of
stability, obedience, and conversion. Obedience creates stability, and
both obedience and stability bring about a total conversion of life. The
Benedictine vows may seem solely monastic, but underlying them are
universal motivations and meaning that can become the basic principles
for good business practice. Every successful business professional must
learn to listen-to the market, his suppliers, his customers, and his
staff. The Christian businessman must listen to the voice of the Spirit
speaking through Scripture, the Church, and the lives of others. He will
listen so that his business life will be an extension of his Christian
values and goals. A life of stability means promising to remain faithful
to one community in one place for life. For the modern businessman, the
guarantee of stability means building strong and sure foundations,
avoiding unnecessary and foolish risks, and investing for the long term.
For his employees, a manager must invest in their training, make the
workplace enjoyable, and ensure that they remain on board for the long
run. Maintaining stability in his relationships with customers means
building a strong customer base, remembering that it's always easier to
bring a satisfied customer back than to win a new one. For the Christian
businessperson, seeking stability means building a solid, disciplined
spiritual life and knowing and holding to one's spiritual values despite
the pressures of competition and a constantly shifting marketplace.
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