The Benedictine Hallmarks: Lesson Three Session 3: The Hallmark of Stability Test your knowledge! How does Fr. Elias define Stability?* A commitment to yourself A commitment to the Good A commitment to others Who said, “Stay in your cell, and your cell with teach you everything?”* St. Benedict St. Anthony of Egypt St. Joseph What thought does Fr. Elias suggest as encouragement when we are struggling with stability?* We have something to care for We have something to look forward to We have something we are supposed to do How can we practice stability when making decisions?* Ask God for confirmation and stick with your choice for a reasonable amount of time Ask God for confirmation and stick with your choice forever Ask God for confirmation and do not doubt yourself What is one way Fr. Elias suggests that we can grow in Stability?* Be your own counselor Find a trusted advisor so that you are not your own counselor All of the above