Category: Rule of Saint Benedict

Scrutans corda et renes Deus (VII:2)

27 Jan. 28 May. 27 Sept. Let him consider that he is always beheld from heaven by God, and that his actions are everywhere seen...

Et quasi absconditus vultus ejus (VII)

CHAPTER VII. Of Humility 25 Jan. 26 May. 25 Sept. The Holy Scripture crieth out to us, brethren, saying: “Every one that exalteth himself shall...

Hilarem datorem diligit Deus (V:II)

23 Jan. 24 May. 23 Sept. But this very obedience will then only be acceptable to God and sweet to men, if what is commanded...

Of Obedience (I)

CHAPTER V. Of Obedience 22 Jan. 23 May. 22 Sept. The first degree of humility is obedience without delay. This becometh those who hold nothing...