To prefer nothing to the love of Christ
CHAPTER IV. What are the Instruments of Good Works 18 Jan. 19 May. 18 Sept. In the first place, to love the Lord God with...
Do all things with counsel
17 Jan. 18 May. 17 Sept. Let all therefore, follow the Rule in all things as their guide, and let no man rashly depart from...
To order all things prudently and with justice
CHAPTER III. Of calling the Brethren to Council 16 Jan. 1 As often as any important matters have to be transacted in the monastery, let...
Primum quaerite regnum Dei et iustitiam eius
5 Jan. 16 May. 15 Sept. Above all let him not, overlooking or under-valuing the salvation of the souls entrusted to him, be too solicitous...
Argue, obsecra, increpa
13 Jan. 14 May. 13 Sept. For the Abbot in his doctrine ought always to observe the bidding of the Apostle, wherein he says: “Reprove,...