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...
Whitsunday
A Pentecost Meditation Alleluia! Today the Spirit of the Lord has invaded the cosmos and filled it! Life spills out of the Cenacle and, like...
Order all things prudently and with justice (III:1)
CHAPTER III. Of calling the Brethren to Council 16 Jan. 17 May. 16 Sept. As often as any important matters have to be transacted in...
Be content to trust in the Lord
Chapter II. What Kind of Man the Abbot Ought to Be 15 Jan. 16 May. 15 Sept. Above all let him not, overlooking or under-valuing...
A task difficult and arduous (II:6)
Chapter II. What Kind of Man the Abbot Ought to Be 14 Jan. 15 May. 14 Sept. The Abbot ought always to remember what he...
Reprove, entreat, rebuke
Chapter II. What Kind of Man the Abbot Ought to Be 13 Jan. 14 May. 13 Sept. For the Abbot in his doctrine ought always...
Ut Unum Sint (II:4)
Chapter II. What Kind of Man the Abbot Ought to Be 12 Jan. 13 May. 12 Sept. Let him make no distinction of persons in...
Chapter II: The Example of Deeds
Chapter II. What Kind of Man the Abbot Ought to Be 11 Jan. 12 May. 11 Sept. Therefore, when anyone receiveth the name of Abbot,...
Take my yoke upon you
Chapter II. What Kind of Man the Abbot Ought to Be 10 Jan. 11 May. 10 Sept. Let the Abbot be ever mindful that at...
Suscipe me (7)
Prologue of Our Most Holy Father Benedict to His Rule 7 Jan. 8 May. 7 Sept. But as we go forward in our life and...
Humble thy heart and endure
Prologue of Our Most Holy Father Benedict to His Rule 7 Jan. 8 May. 7 Sept. We have, therefore, to establish a school of the...
A School of the Lord’s Service
Prologue of Our Most Holy Father Benedict to His Rule 7 Jan. 8 May. 7 Sept. We have, therefore, to establish a school of the...
The merciful patience of God (PROLOGUE (V)
Prologue of Our Most Holy Father Benedict to His Rule 5 Jan. 6 May. 5 Sept. Hence also the Lord saith in the Gospel: “He...
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord (Prologue IV)
Prologue of Our Most Holy Father Benedict to His Rule 4 Jan. 5 May. 4 Sept. Having our loins, therefore, girded with faith and the...
PROLOGUE (IV) To See Christ
Why did I choose this painting of Saint Antony of Egypt and Saint Paul the Hermit to illustrate today’s entry? Saint Antony’s face reflects the...
Christ Seeking His Workman
Prologue of Our Most Holy Father Benedict to His Rule 3 Jan. 4 May. 3 Sept. And the Lord, seeking His own workman in the...