Regula Sancti Benedicti

Regula Sancti Benedicti

by Saint Benedict of Nursia

The Rule of Saint Benedict, also known as Regula Benedicti, is a comprehensive guide for monastic life written by Saint Benedict of Nursia in the 6th century. It outlines a structured way of living in community, emphasizing prayer, work, and spiritual development. The Rule covers aspects of daily life, from prayer and worship to manual labor, community life, and spiritual growth. It has served as a foundation for Benedictine monasticism, a significant branch of Western Christianity, for over 1500 years. The Rule's emphasis on balance between contemplative prayer and active work, captured in the motto "ora et labora" (pray and work), has influenced not only religious communities but also broader aspects of Western culture.

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Benedict of Nursia OSB is a Christian saint venerated in the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Oriental Orthodox Churches, the Anglican Communion and Old Catholic Churches. He is a pat...

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