Category: Rule of Saint Benedict

Yet, I am always with Thee

CHAPTER VII. Of Humility 3 Feb. 4 June. 4 Oct. The sixth degree of humility is, for a monk to be contented with the meanest...

Through Him Who hath loved us

1 Feb. 2 June. 2 Oct. The fourth degree of humility is, that if in this very obedience hard and contrary things, nay even injuries,...

More on the Tools of Good Works

21 Jan. 22 May. 21 Sept. 62. Daily to fulfil by one’s deeds the commandments of God. 63. To love chastity. 64. To hate no...

Speaking and Not Speaking

Ad Altare Dei Saint Benedict’s Instruments of Good Works prepare us, hour by hour, and day by day, to approach the Holy Mysteries. All of...

The Workman and His Tools (IV)

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...