
The Benedictine Sisters of Christu Jyothi
(Benedictine Sisters of Christ the Light)
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.
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.



With mentally retarded
Serving at Emmanuel Dining Hall- USA
At Kylemore Abbey
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