Category: Rule of Saint Benedict

Exsurgamus ergo (Prologue 2)

2 Jan. 3 May. 2 Sept. Let us then at length arise, since the Scripture stirreth us up, saying: It is time now for us...

And the Lord went before them (LXXIII)

CHAPTER LXXIII. That the whole observance of Perfection is not set down in this Rule May. 31 Aug. 31 Dec. We have written this Rule,...

To count every passing day (LXXII)

CHAPTER LXXII. Of the good zeal which Monks ought to have30 Apr. 30 Aug. 30 Dec. As there is an evil zeal of bitterness, which...