School (Prologue 7)
7 Jan. 8 May. 7 Sept. We have, therefore, to establish a school of the Lord’s service, in the setting forth of which we hope...
The Necessity of Prayer (Prologue 6)
PROLOGUE OF OUR MOST HOLY FATHER SAINT BENEDICT TO HIS RULE 6 Jan. 7 May. 6 Sept. Since then, brethren, we have asked of the...
A Portrait of the Just Man (Prologue 5)
PROLOGUE OF OUR MOST HOLY FATHER SAINT BENEDICT TO HIS RULE 5 Jan. 6 May. 5 Sept. Hence also the Lord saith in the Gospel:...
Who Will Arrive? (Prologue 4)
PROLOGUE OF OUR MOST HOLY FATHER SAINT BENEDICT TO HIS RULE 4 Jan. 5 May. 4 Sept. Having our loins, therefore, girded with faith and...
The Sweetness of the Lord’s Voice (Prologue 3)
PROLOGUE OF OUR MOST HOLY FATHER SAINT BENEDICT TO HIS RULE 3 Jan. 4 May. 3 Sept. And the Lord, seeking His own workman in...
Cardinal Schuster: Saint Benedict’s Invitation to Embrace the Way of the Cross
Note: This reflection from Cardinal Schuster was originally written for Quinquagesima Sunday, whose Gospel speaks of Our Lord’s prediction of His Passion. It is presented...
The Deifying Light and Mary, the Mount of God
The Deifying Light Selection of the Rule of St. Benedict for January 2, May 3, September 2 Let us arise, therefore, at long last, at...