Benedict’s Rule: A Translation
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Benedict’s Rule: A Translation is a new translation and is complimentary to Benedict’s Ruile: A Commentary by the same author.
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“First, when you set out to do some good work, beg him with most insistent prayer to bring it to completion.” (Page 3)
“Therefore we must establish a school for the Lord’s service. 46. In its organization, we have tried not to create anything grim or oppressive. 47. In a given case we may have to arrange things a bit strictly to correct vice or preserve charity. 48. When that happens, do not immediately take fright and flee the path of salvation, which can only be narrow at its outset. 49. But as we progress in the monastic life and in faith, our hearts will swell with the unspeakable sweetness of love, enabling us to race along the way of God’s commandments.” (Page 5)
“Let us pray the Lord to command the help of his grace to aid us in that which we cannot accomplish by nature.” (Page 4)
“we must prepare our hearts and our bodies to wage the battle of holy obedience to his precepts” (Page 4)
“Community support has taught them how to battle the devil 5. and this excellent training in the fraternal battle-line enables them to venture out to the single combat of the desert.” (Page 34)
- Title: Benedict’s Rule: A Translation
- Author: Terrence G. Kardong
- Edition: electronic edition.
- Publisher: Liturgical Press
- Print Publication Date: 1996
- Logos Release Date: 2001
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Benedictines › Rules
- Resource ID: LLS:56.50.7
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T19:03:02Z