Category: Rule of Saint Benedict

Prepare thy soul for temptation

Chapter LVIII.  Of the Discipline of Receiving Brethren into Religion 11 Apr. 11 Aug. 11 Dec. To him that newly cometh to change his life,...

I was sick, and ye visited Me

Image courtesy of the Fatebenefratelli of Saint John of God. CHAPTER XXXVI. Of the Sick Brethren 15 Mar. 15 July. 14 Nov. Before all things...

The Work of the Kitchen (XXXV:1)

CHAPTER XXXV. Of the Weekly Servers in the Kitchen 13 Mar. 13 July. 12 Nov. Let the brethren wait on one another in turn, so...

Benedictine Poverty (XXXIII)

CHAPTER XXXIII. Whether Monks Ought to Have Anything of Their Own 11 Mar. 11 July. 10 Nov. The vice of private ownership is above all...