The Rule of Saint Benedict

"The Rule of Saint Benedict" is a foundational text of Western monasticism, providing a comprehensive guide for those seeking a life of spiritual discipline and communal devotion. Written in the sixth century by Saint Benedict of Nursia, this influential work establishes a balanced framework for monastic life, centered on the dual pillars of prayer and manual labor. Its chapters detail the administrative and spiritual organization of a monastery, covering everything from the election of an ...