Friendly Ears

900 years ago a fourteen year old boy named Aelred went off to become a monk in Yorkshire, England. He was known for having and making good friends. Later in life he would become an author and a leader in his monastery. He often reflected on friendship. Here is one of his sayings.

Take time with it and see what the Spirit brings to mind… or who.

Here we are, you and I, and I hope a third, Christ in our midst... Come now, beloved, open your heart, and pour into these friendly ears whatsoever you will, and let us accept gracefully the blessing of this place, time and leisure.

- Aelred of Riveaulx, 12th Century