Saint Benedict of Nursia and his Rule set out to establish a monastic charism of moderation for beginners that would become the model of monastic spirituality throughout the West. We also look at the importance of monastic penance and child oblates.

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Icon of Saint Benedict

Map of important sites connected to Benedict

Rule of Saint Benedict

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#495 – A History of the Catholic Church – The Rule of Benedict