Category: Rule of Saint Benedict

To be silent and to listen

CHAPTER VI. Of the Practice of Silence 24 Jan. 25 May. 24 Sept. Let us do as saith the prophet: “I said,  I will take...

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...

Narrow is the way which leadeth unto life

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...