The Theology Corner

  • Chapter 6 – St Benedict Rule – part 2 (cont.)

    On SilenceSilence is central to Benedictine monks life. It is interesting to notice that The Rule starts with the words, “Listen, my son to the master’s instructions and take them to heart.”.4 The act of listening implies being in silence, listening to the master’s words, the abbot or mother in the case of Benedictine nuns.…

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  • Chapter 6 – St Benedict Rule – part 1

    Benedict was born in the fifth century, around the year 480. He was essential for the development of European culture and civilization as we know it today. 1The Rule of Saint Benedict (The Rule) was formulated by the influence of desert fathers such as Augustine, Caesarius of Arles, Basil of Caesarea and John Cassian. 2…

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