The Rule of St. Benedict contains guidance for practically all eventualities, including what to do when asked to do the impossible. Should this disquieting circumstance befall you, consider St. Benedict's advice:
"If a brother is requested to do something difficult or impossible he should, at first, accept the command meekly and obediently. If he sees that the task is beyond his means, respectfully, calmly and humbly, he will tell his superior the reason for it. He will not be proud, resistant or contradictory.
If the superior keeps to his decision despite the brother's reasons, the brother in charity will do as told, trusting in God's help."
St. Benedict, pray for us.
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