Benedictine Spirituality 

Rule

of
St. Benedict

The Rule of St. Benedict is written by Benedict of Nursia in Italy during the 6th century, it consists of a Prologue and seventy-three chapters.

It provides teachings about the basic monastic virtues of humility, silence, and obedience as well as directives for daily living.

He formulated a document, based on the Bible, that gives guidance for the inner spiritual journey and a practical framework for the life of a Christian community.

Ora

et

Labora

ORA or PRAYER: In Benedictine life, the day is structured to allow significant time for prayer – which includes the Divine Office prayed together and individual prayer, as well as time for spiritual reading and study (Lectio Divina) which is essential to a life of prayer.

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LABORA or WORK: “Praying at all times” does not exclude doing a hard day’s work. The question of how to earn a living for a community is a reality. 

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