Spem suam Deo committere (IV:II)
19 Jan. 20 May. 19 Sept. 22. Not to give way to anger. 23. Not to harbour a desire of revenge. 24. Not to foster...
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,...
Dixit Dominus Domino meo: Sede a dextris meis
Thou art just, O Lord: and thy judgment is right. Deal with thy servant according to thy mercy: and teach me thy justifications. (Psalm 118:137,...
I have not hidden Thy justice in my heart
10 Jan. 11 May. 10 Sept. Let the Abbot be ever mindful that at the dreadful judgment of God an account will have to be...
Maria Bambina
Maria Bambina Unto us a little girl is born; unto us a daughter is given. “The Holy Ghost shall come upon her, and the power...
PROLOGUE (VI) Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle?
6 Jan. 7 May. 6 Sept. Since then, brethren, we have asked of the Lord who is to inhabit His temple, we have heard His...
Quid tibi vis faciam? (PROLOGUE (V)
5 Jan. 6 May. 5 Sept. Hence also the Lord saith in the Gospel: “He that heareth these words of Mine, and doeth them, is...
16th Sunday after Pentecost
Saint Job the Long–Suffering Already last evening, at First Vespers of Sunday, the Church, as is her custom during these Sundays after Pentecost, set before...
While ye have the light of life
2 Jan. 3 May. 2 Sept. Let us then at length arise, since the Scripture stirreth us up, saying: “It is time now for us...
Hearken, O my son
PROLOGUE OF OUR MOST HOLY FATHER SAINT BENEDICT TO HIS RULE 1 Jan. 2 May. 1 Sept Hearken, O my son, to the precepts of...
Of ends and of beginnings (LXXIII)
CHAPTER LXXIII. That the whole observance of Perfection is not set down in this Rule 1 May. 31 Aug. 31 Dec. We have written this...
They used to call him God-beloved
CHAPTER LXXII. Of the good zeal which Monks ought to have 30 Apr. 30 Aug. 30 Dec. As there is an evil zeal of bitterness,...
Ut obedientes sibi sint invicem
CHAPTER LXXI. That the Brethren be obedient one to the other 29 Apr. 29 Aug. 29 Dec. Not only is the excellence of obedience to...
The Primacy of God in Our Lives.
In 2012, on the feast of the Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist, Pope Benedict XVI delivered the following instruction at his weekly general audience....
Rise again at once with all speed
Saint Augustine
Today is not only the 15th Sunday after Pentecost; it is also the feast of Saint Augustine, the Doctor of Grace. The liturgical...
Cum omni mensura et ratione
CHAPTER LXX. That no one presume to strike another 28 Apr. 28 Aug. 28 Dec. Let every occasion of presumption be banished from the Monastery....