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St. Benedict

Biography

St. Benedict

St. Benedict

Books by St. Benedict

by St. Benedict - Religion, Religion & Spirituality, Religious Studies

Composed nearly fifteen hundred years ago by the father of Western monasticism, THE RULE OF SAINT BENEDICT has for centuries been the guide of religious communities. St. Benedict's rules of obedience, humility and contemplation are not only prerequisites for formal religious societies, they also provide an invaluable model for anyone desiring to live more simply.