Download or read book St Benedict s Rule for Monasteries written by St Benedict of Nursia and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-21 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventy-three short chapters comprise the Rule. Its wisdom is of two kinds: spiritual (how to live a Christocentric life on earth) and administrative (how to run a monastery efficiently). More than half the chapters describe how to be obedient and humble, and what to do when a member of the community is not. About one-fourth regulate the work of God (the Opus Dei). One-tenth outline how, and by whom, the monastery should be managed. Following the golden rule of Ora et Labora - pray and work, the monks each day devoted eight hours to prayer, eight hours to sleep, and eight hours to manual work, sacred reading, or works of charity The early Middle Ages have been called "the Benedictine centuries." In April 2008, Pope Benedict XVI discussed the influence St Benedict had on Western Europe. The pope said that "with his life and work St Benedict exercised a fundamental influence on the development of European civilization and culture" and helped Europe to emerge from the "dark night of history" that followed the fall of the Roman empire. St. Benedict contributed more than anyone else to the rise of monasticism in the West. His Rule was the foundational document for thousands of religious communities in the Middle Ages. To this day, The Rule of St. Benedict is the most common and influential Rule used by monasteries and monks, more than 1,400 years after its writing. Today the Benedictine family is represented by two branches: the Benedictine Federation and the Cistercians. The influence of St Benedict produced "a true spiritual ferment" in Europe, and over the coming decades his followers spread across the continent to establish a new cultural unity based on Christian faith.
Download or read book The Rule of St Benedict written by Benedict of Nursia and published by Sirius Entertainment. This book was released on 2024-11-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful hardback edition presents the classic text, The Rule of St. Benedict, presented with a gold embossed cover design and gilded page edges. The Rule of St. Benedict, composed by St. Benedict of Nursia around 529 CE, serves as a guidebook for communal Christian living within monasteries. It consists of a comprehensive set of instructions that promote a balanced life centered around prayer, work, and community. The philosophy within the Rule advocates moderation, humility, obedience, and stability, providing a blueprint for harmonious living among individuals committed to a monastic life. It structures the daily routine of monks, dividing their time between prayer, spiritual study, manual work, and communal meals. It prioritizes the pursuit of God through a disciplined life while encouraging mutual respect and support among the members of the community. St. Benedict's teachings revolve around the concept of 'ora et labora' - the integration of prayer and work - as a means to develop a strong spiritual foundation. He also speaks of the importance of hospitality, and of welcoming guests. The Rule of St. Benedict has had a profound and enduring influence, shaping not only monastic life but also serving as a guide for those seeking a disciplined and purposeful existence in modern times. Its principles of balance, discipline, and community continue to resonate across cultures and generations, offering timeless wisdom for those pursuing a life of spiritual depth and order. This elegant pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text, presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for anyone interested in religion and spirituality. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.
Download or read book The Rule of St Benedict written by St. Benedict and published by St. Martin's Essentials. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timeless source of wisdom for people looking to lead a life of simplicity, purpose, and serenity The Rule of St. Benedict has governed monastic communities for centuries, but it is far more than a standard religious text. The Rule is, above all, a handbook for living a deliberate life—no matter your religious background or beliefs. It teaches the importance of contemplation and silence, of solitude, and the power of community and unity. With lessons focusing on the simple acts of everyday life, like eating and daily work, along with wisdom for the deeply personal and internal facets of living, such as cultivating humility and practicing forgiveness, The Rule of St. Benedict is a profound guide to living a good and meaningful life. An award-winning translator, Philip Freeman’s version of The Rule is beautifully accessible in its language. With a simple and direct style, the book lays out a way of living that is transformative in its simplicity and striking in its power.
Download or read book The Rule of Saint Benedict written by Saint Benedict (Abbot of Monte Cassino.) and published by Gracewing Publishing. This book was released on 1990 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen centuries after it was written, the Rule of St. Benedict still provides a deep and practical spirituality that helps lay people cope with everyday problems and challenges.
Download or read book St Benedict a Character Study written by Ildefons Herwegen and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rule of Saint Benedict written by Benedict of Nursia and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2022-01-21 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rule of Saint Benedict is a book of instructions written in 516 by Benedict of Nursia (c. AD 480–550) for the groups of monks living in the individual communities under the supervision of abbots. In the book, St. Benedict opens the principles of the Christian life in a community. The main principle is obedience and the rule of "ora et labora," that is, "pray and work." The primary weapon to strengthen the Christian faith is obedience to the Lord's will. To achieve this, the author offers to establish the "school for the Lord's service," which will teach people the way to salvation. In 73 chapters of the book, Benedict gives detailed instructions on how to regulate the life of a monk in monasteries and alone. Some chapters consider the organizational sides of monastery life, such as assigning deans and summiting official meetings. Other give instruction on how to practice life in faith and grow spiritually. Generally, the book doesn't call upon the formation of any monastic order. It is rather a manual for different independent Christian communities, small groups of two or three people or single wandering monks, guiding them in everyday decisions and helping to organize their lives spiritually.
Download or read book Life and Miracles of St Benedict written by Pope Gregory I and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 1949-03 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A translation of the biography written by Pope Gregory the Great, this official biography is also known as the Second Book of Dialogues. It is the earliest and thus the most valuable biography of St. Benedict.
Download or read book The Holy Rule of St Benedict written by Benedict of Nursia and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-19 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Benedict of Nursia (2 March 480 - 543 or 547 AD) is a Christian saint, who is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Churches, the Catholic Church, the Oriental Orthodox Churches, the Anglican Communion and Old Catholic Churches. He is a patron saint of Europe.Benedict founded twelve communities for monks at Subiaco, Lazio, Italy (about 40 miles (64 km) to the east of Rome), before moving to Monte Cassino in the mountains of southern Italy. The Order of Saint Benedict is of later origin and, moreover, not an "order" as commonly understood but merely a confederation of autonomous congregations.
Download or read book The Rule of Saint Benedict Premium Ultrasoft Binding written by St Benedict and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Rule" of St. Benedict was written in the sixth century by the father of monastic life, St Benedict himself. It towers in the great tradition of Christian Monasticism. Its leading characteristics are its wonderful discretion, moderation, and keen insight into the capabilities and weaknesses of human nature. Here is a common sense approach to arranging life so that Christian spirituality and virtue can be lived out in any community settings - monastic or familial.
Download or read book Explanation of the Rule of Benedict written by Hildegard of Bingen and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2005-09-21 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hildegard of Bingen (1098 - 1179) was the outstanding female religious figure of twelfth-century Germany. A Benedictine nun, she was consulted by bishops, popes, and kings, and wrote copiously for her fellow monastics: mystical and visionary material, liturgical music, biblical commentaries, saints' lives, and theological explanations of various aspects of church doctrine, as well as treatises on natural science and the healing arts. Her story is important to all students of spirituality, medieval history, and culture.
Download or read book Saint Benedict written by Frances Alice Forbes and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rule of Saint Benedict written by St. Benedict of Nursia and published by Paraclete Press. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This advice is from a spiritual father who loves you and gives you the sort of counsel that will shape your whole life.” “Listen, my child. I want you to put the ear of your heart to the solid ground of the master’s wisdom (what I received, I’m passing on to you). It’s advice from a spiritual father who loves you – the sort of counsel you receive by letting it shape your whole life.” So begins the famous opening paragraph of Benedict’s Rule in Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove’s vital, new, contemporary paraphrase. The entire text of the Rule is here plus a lengthy introduction from Jonathan, and detailed explanatory notes throughout that explain difficult passages. The result is a classic re-introduced that will enliven any 21st-century expression of religious community.
Download or read book Benedict of Nursia written by Anselm Grün and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Saint Benedict and His Times written by Ildefonso Schuster and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Life of St Benedict Gregory the Great written by Adalbert de Vogüé and published by St Bede's Publications. This book was released on 1993 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preeminent monastic scholar Adalbert de Vogue analyzes and comments on Book II of the Dialogues of Pope Saint Gregory the Great -- the Life of Saint Benedict, Father of Western monasticism and Patron of Europe. Full of wisdom, insight and refreshing anecdotes.
Download or read book Commentary for Benedictine Oblates written by G. A. Simon and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Teaching of St Benedict written by Francis Cuthbert Doyle and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
