Prayer
The Rule of St Benedict
July 17, 2019
Silence at Night
They should diligently cultivate silence at all times, but especially at night.
November 19, 2018
Chapter 4: Make Peace
If you have a dispute with someone, make peace with her before the sun goes down.
August 13, 2018
Prologue: School of the Lord’s Service
Now that we have asked the Lord who will dwell in his tent, we have heard the instruction for dwelling in it, but only if we fulfill the obligations of those who live there.
July 23, 2018
Prologue: Run On The Path of God’s Commandments
But as we progress in this way of life and in faith, we shall run on the path of God’s commandments, our hearts overflowing with the inexpressible delight of love.
July 15, 2017
Prologue: The voice of the Lord
RB Prologue 19, 20 – 19 What is more delightful than this voice of the Lord calling to us? 20 See how the Lord in his love shows us the way of life. The Rule of St. Benedict Artwork: Phyllis Nicoll
February 26, 2018
Chapter 72: Respect The Elders, Love The Young
They should each try to be the first to show respect to the other (Rom 12:10), supporting with the greatest patience one another’s weaknesses of body or behavior, ...
November 13, 2017
Chapter 19: The Discipline of Psalmody
We must always remember, therefore, what the Prophet says: Serve the Lord with fear (Ps 2:11), ...
December 11, 2017
Chapter 48: Reading
During the days of Lent, they should be free in the morning to read until the third hour, after which they will work at their assigned tasks until the end of the tenth hour.
October 7, 2017
Chapter 58: Promise
RB 58:17 – When she is to be received, she comes before the whole community in the oratory and promises stability, fidelity to monastic life, and obedience. The Rule of St. Benedict Artwork: Phyllis Nicoll
June 28, 2017
Chapter 58: Procedure for Receiving Sisters
RB 58:7-8 – 7 The concern must be whether the novice truly seeks God and whether she shows eagerness for the Work of God, for obedience and for trials. 8 The novice should be clearly told all the hardships and difficulties that will lead her to God. The Rule of St. Benedict Artwork: Phyllis Nicoll
