The Rule of St. Benedict
by Benedict of Nursia
The sixth-century rule for monastic life: prayer, work, hospitality, obedience, moderation. Short, humane and the basis of Western monasticism; useful for anyone designing a disciplined life.
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Three things you will actually use
- Ora et labora.
- Receive guests as Christ.
- Nothing harsh, nothing burdensome.
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Read the prologue and the chapter on the tools of good works.
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