This document has been generated from XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language) source … Its appeal is readily ascribed precisely to its winning lack of self-importance. Lowther Clarke. Not to curse them that curse us, but rather to bless them. They, therefore, seize upon the narrow way whereof the Lord saith: "Narrow is the way which leadeth to life" (Mt 7:14), so that, not living according to their own desires and pleasures but walking according to the judgment and will of another, they live in monasteries, and desire an Abbot to be over them. 2. And again: "There is no want to them that fear Him" (Ps 33[34]:10). Boniface Verheyen, OSB of St. Benedict's Abbey, Atchison, Kansas . Benedict presents us with the reality of human commitment in a monastic context. London: S.P.C.K., 1931) PROLOGUE Hearken continually within thine heart, O son, giving attentive ear to the precepts of thy master. Bad zeal may also be selfishness or indifference. To make peace with an adversary before the setting of the sun. To do no injury, yea, even patiently to bear the injury done us. We are distinguished with Him in this respect alone, if we are found to excel others in good works and in humility. It is better to pass all these over in silence than to speak of their most wretched life. To deny one's self in order to follow Christ (cf Mt 16:24; Lk 9:23). May the Lord our God give us the wisdom of His Holy Spirit to guide us in our lives. To pray for one's enemies in the love of Christ. To confess one's past sins to God daily in prayer with sighs and tears, and to amend them for the future. March 13, July 13, November 12. This Benedictine hospitality is a feature which has in all ages been characteristic of the order. The final chapter provides a fitting, modest conclusion: "All perfection is not herein attained." For all the more reason, then, should evil speech be curbed so that punishment for sin may be avoided” (Rule of St. Benedict, chapter 6) As we’ve already mentioned, one important way that a family differs from a monastery is in the practice of silence. The second kind is that of Anchorites, or Hermits, that is, of those who, no longer in the first fervor of their conversion, but taught by long monastic practice and the help of many brethren, have already learned to fight against the devil; and going forth from the rank of their brethren well trained for single combat in the desert, they are able, with the help of God, to cope single-handed without the help of others, against the vices of the flesh and evil thoughts. October 27, 2020 — 7 Comments. The well-disposed and those of good understanding, let him correct at the first and second admonition only with words; but let him chastise the wicked and the hard of heart, and the proud and disobedient at the very first offense with stripes and other bodily punishments, knowing that it is written: "The fool is not corrected with words" (Prov 29:19). Boniface Verheyen, OSB of St. Benedict's Abbey, Atchison, Kansas . It closed in March 2019. fϫ�t��z]�\u`6�&�����ֽ!6�^��M��n�(�֥y����Ѥ�ٳ&q^ZB���6��uu�Ev$O'���r�)[��C�4���� K� �Hm,�����0x�X��=�z�d�F�*e|�Qa�. If, however, matters of less importance, having to do with the welfare of the monastery, are to be treated of, let him use the counsel of the Seniors only, as it is written: "Do all things with counsel, and thou shalt not repent when thou hast done" (Sir 32:24). Chapter 35.1: Kitchen Servers of the Week Let easy admission not be given to one who newly cometh to change his life; but, as the Apostle saith, "Try the spirits, whether they be of God" (1 Jn 4:1). To desire eternal life with all spiritual longing. stream Saint Benedict makes it clear to us here and in many places of the Rule that we must make knowing God the very center of our being, or our personalities. Rule of Saint Benedict: | | ||| | St. Benedict writing the rules. And let him show by his actions, that whatever he teacheth his disciples as being contrary to the law of God must not be done, "lest perhaps when he hath preached to others, he himself should become a castaway" (1 Cor 9:27), and he himself committing sin, God one day say to him: "Why dost thou declare My justices, and take My covenant in thy mouth? For in his teaching the Abbot should always observe that principle of the Apostle in which he saith: "Reprove, entreat, rebuke" (2 Tm 4:2), that is, mingling gentleness with severity, as the occasion may call for, let him show the severity of the master and the loving affection of a father. St. Benedict; Study the Holy Rule of St. Benedict. And to disclose them to our spiritual father. Not to bear false witness (cf Mt 19:18; Mk 10:19; Lk 18:20). To guard one's tongue against bad and wicked speech. Let the Abbot himself, however, do everything in the fear of the Lord and out of reverence for the Rule, knowing that, beyond a doubt, he will have to give an account to God, the most just Judge, for all his rulings. Benedict's Rule: A Translation and Commentary by Terrence G. Kardong, O.S.B. ~ Monastic Rule ~ The Holy Rule of St. Benedict. 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Meditation three times a day balanced the spiritual dimension with the work of the community. This obedience, however, will be acceptable to God and agreeable to men then only, if what is commanded is done without hesitation, delay, lukewarmness, grumbling or complaint, because the obedience which is rendered to Superiors is rendered to God. To love one's enemies (cf Mt 5:44; Lk 6:27). Let him not love one more than another, unless it be one whom he findeth more exemplary in good works and obedience. To keep a constant watch over the actions of our life. Not to be jealous; not to entertain envy. Good zeal is enthusiasm, goodwill and cooperation. And for such an action he acquireth no reward; rather he incurreth the penalty of murmurers, unless he maketh satisfactory amendment. Not to speak useless words and such as provoke laughter. Prologue Verse 1-7; Prologue Verse 8-14; Prologue Verse 14-21; Prologue Verse 22-34; Prologue Verse 35-44; Prologue Verse 45-50; Chapter 1: The Kinds of Monks; Chapter 2: Qualities of the Abbot; Chapter 3: Summoning the Brothers for Counsel; Chapter 4: The Tools for Good Works; Chapter 5: Obedience March 15, July 15, November 14. Let no one in the monastery follow the bent of his own heart, and let no one dare to dispute insolently with his Abbot, either inside or outside the monastery. When, therefore, anyone taketh the name of Abbot he should govern his disciples by a twofold teaching; namely, he should show them all that is good and holy by his deeds more than by his words; explain the commandments of God to intelligent disciples by words, but show the divine precepts to the dull and simple by his works. Benedict's Rule: A Translation and Commentary by Terrence G. Kardong, O.S.B. Benedict made use of The Rule of St. Skipping a number of important saints and communities, probably the most influential to us in the West and in contemporary spiritual life is St. Benedict (c 480-543 CE). Let not a free-born be preferred to a freedman, unless there be some other reasonable cause. For if the disciple obeyeth with an ill will, and murmureth, not only with lips but also in his heart, even though he fulfil the command, yet it will not be acceptable to God, who regardeth the heart of the murmurer. Apr. To fulfil daily the commandments of God by works. The first kind is that of Cenobites, that is, the monastic, who live under a rule and an Abbot. + chapter 1. the kinds of monks 1 There are clearly four kinds of monks. is the first line-by-line exegesis of the entire Rule of Benedict written originally in English. Let him not shut his eyes to the sins of evil-doers; but on their first appearance let him do his utmost to cut them out from the root at once, mindful of the fate of Heli, the priest of Silo (cf 1 Sam 2:11-4:18). Living in two's and three's, or even singly, without a shepherd, enclosed, not in the Lord's sheepfold, but in their own, the gratification of their desires is law unto them; because what they choose to do they call holy, but what they dislike they hold to be unlawful. By Andrew McAlister After the words of the prologue, full of persuasion and invitation, we are presented with what could be seen as a sketch, or a summary, of commitment. of St. Benedict's Abbey, Atchison, Kansas CHAPTER VI : Of Silence Let us do what the Prophet saith: "I said, I will take heed of my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I have set a guard to my mouth, I was dumb, and was humbled, and kept silence even from good things" (Ps 38[39]:2-3). For He Himself hath said: "He that heareth you heareth Me" (Lk 10:16). [11] [12] [13] An early source for the quotation is the University of California, Berkeley faculty club, which has, for years, posted a version of … is the first line-by-line exegesis of the entire Rule of Benedict written originally in English. 2 First, there are the cenobites, that is to say, those who belong to a monastery, where they serve under a rule and an abbot. Prologue Verse 1-7; Prologue Verse 8-14; Prologue Verse 14-21; Prologue Verse 22-34; Prologue Verse 35-44; Prologue Verse 45-50; Chapter 1: The Kinds of Monks; Chapter 2: Qualities of the Abbot; Chapter 3: Summoning the Brothers for Counsel; Chapter 4: The Tools for Good Works; Chapter 5: Obedience Holy Rule Of Saint Benedict CHAPTER LVIII Of the Manner of Admitting Brethren. Such as these truly live up to the maxim of the Lord in which He saith: "I came not to do My own will, but the will of Him that sent Me" (Jn 6:38). Let him make no distinction of persons in the monastery. And again: "Strike thy son with the rod, and thou shalt deliver his soul from death" (Prov 23:14). And let the Abbot know that whatever lack of profit the master of the house shall find in the sheep, will be laid to the blame of the shepherd. of St. Benedict's Abbey, Atchison, Kansas CHAPTER XXVI : Of Those Who without the Command of the Abbot Associate with the Excommunicated If any brother presume to associate with an excommunicated brother in any way, or to speak with him, or to send him a message, without the command of the Abbot, let him incur the same penalty of excommunication. Chapter 53, verse 1 might be the most famous and influential part of The Rule of St. Benedict, which shall inspire us all. of St. Benedict's Abbey, Atchison, Kansas. To refer what good one sees in himself, not to self, but to God. To obey the commands of the Abbot in all things, even though he himself (which Heaven forbid) act otherwise, mindful of that precept of the Lord: "What they say, do ye; what they do, do ye not" (Mt 23:3). Therefore, passing these over, let us go on with the help of God to lay down a rule for that most valiant kind of monks, the Cenobites. Composed nearly fifteen hundred years ago by the father of Western monasticism, The Rule of St. Benedict has for centuries been the guide of religious communities. To dash at once against Christ the evil thoughts which rise in one's heart. He asks, what kind of monastic do you want to be? But a third and most vile class of monks is that of Sarabaites, who have been tried by no rule under the hand of a master, as gold is tried in the fire (cf Prov 27:21); but, soft as lead, and still keeping faith with the world by their works, they are known to belie God by their tonsure. This full commentary -- predominately literary and historical criticism -- is based on and includes a … Then at length eternal death will be the crushing doom of the rebellious sheep under his charge. %PDF-1.4 The Rule of St Benedict - Chapter 1: The Kinds of Monks. And what one would not have done to himself, not to do to another (cf Tob 4:16; Mt 7:12; Lk 6:31). A Pax Book, preface by W.K. Above all things, that the Abbot may not neglect or undervalue the welfare of the souls entrusted to him, let him not have too great a concern about fleeting, earthly, perishable things; but let him always consider that he hath undertaken the government of souls, of which he must give an account. But as to any evil in himself, let him be convinced that it is his own and charge it to himself. 1 There are clearly four kinds of monks. 2 First, there are the cenobites,that is to say, those who belong to a monastery, where they serve under a rule and an abbot. 2—Aug. This full commentary -- predominately literary and historical criticism -- is based on and includes a … And: "Thou who sawest the mote in thy brother's eye, hast not seen the beam in thine own" (Mt 7:3). St. Benedict; Study the Holy Rule of St. Benedict. Such as these, therefore, instantly quitting their own work and giving up their own will, with hands disengaged, and leaving unfinished what they were doing, follow up, with the ready step of obedience, the work of command with deeds; and thus, as if in the same moment, both matters -- the master's command and the disciple's finished work -- are, in the swiftness of the fear of God, speedily finished together, whereunto the desire of advancing to eternal life urgeth them. 1 Listen, my son, to your master’s precepts, and incline the ear of your heart. And that he may not perhaps complain of the want of earthly means, let him remember what is written: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His justice, and all these things shall be added unto you" (Mt 6:33). Jan. 1—May 2—Sept. Always roving and never settled, they indulge their passions and the cravings of their appetite, and are in every way worse than the Sarabaites. Not to desire to be called holy before one is; but to be holy first, that one may be truly so called. The 1949 Edition Translated by Rev. But we charge him to rebuke and punish the negligent and haughty. The Rule also notes that child-monks are not to be admitted until about the age of fifteen. The penultimate chapter of the Rule of St. Benedict speaks about the importance of having the right kind of zeal and being supportive of one's community. Benedictines have chosen a life under the Rule of Benedict. I have declared Thy truth and Thy salvation" (Ps 39[40]:11). But if from a just reason the Abbot deemeth it proper to make such a distinction, he may do so in regard to the rank of anyone whomsoever; otherwise let everyone keep his own place; for whether bond or free, we are all one in Christ (cf Gal 3:28; Eph 6:8), and we all bear an equal burden of servitude under one Lord, "for there is no respect of persons with God" (Rom 2:11). To speak the truth with heart and tongue. St. Benedict's rules of obedience, humility, and contemplation are not only prerequisites for formal religious societies, they also provide an invaluable model for anyone desiring to live more simply. Let the Abbot always bear in mind that he must give an account in the dread judgment of God of both his own teaching and of the obedience of his disciples. St. The Rule of St. Benedict 1 The Rule of Saint Benedict (Translated into English. This full commentary -- predominately literary and historical criticism -- is based on and includes a … The Abbot ought always to remember what he is and what he is called, and to know that to whom much hath been entrusted, from him much will be required; and let him understand what a difficult and arduous task he assumeth in governing souls and accommodating himself to a variety of characters. November 25, 2020 — 0 Comments. Not to swear, lest perchance one swear falsely. © StGemma.com Web Productions Inc. 2005-2011. Understand with willing mind and effectually fulfil thy holy father’s admonition; that thou %äüöß Date: May 4, ... Meditatio House, in central London, was a home to a small resident community that lived in the spirit of the Rule of St Benedict. The The Rule of Saint Benedict Community Note includes chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and … More generally the question could be: what kind of contemplative do you want Basil, The Rule of St. Augustine, and the Regula Magistri (the Rule of the Master) in composing his own Rule. But the fourth class of monks is that called Landlopers, who keep going their whole life long from one province to another, staying three or four days at a time in different cells as guests. Chapter 1: On the Kinds of Monks. Online Text of the Rule of St. Benedict Prologue Chapter 1 Of the Several Kinds of Monks Chapter 2 What Kind of Man the Abbot Ought to Be Chapter 3 Of Calling the Brethren to Council Chapter 4 What are the Instruments of Good Works Chapter 5 Of the Obedience of the Disciples The 1949 Edition Translated by Rev. But thou hast hated discipline, and hast cast My words behind thee" (Ps 49[50]:16-17). At least one of the sources cited attributes the passage to a mythical Chapter 74; the Rule of St Benedict contains only 73 chapters. Jan. 8 - May 9 - Sept. 8 It is well known that there are four kinds … The 1949 Edition If any one dare to do so, let him be placed under the correction of the Rule. And let him know that he who undertaketh the government of souls must prepare himself to give an account for them; and whatever the number of brethren he hath under his charge, let him be sure that on judgment day he will, without doubt, have to give an account to the Lord for all these souls, in addition to that of his own. Benedict's Rule: A Translation and Commentary by Terrence G. Kardong, O.S.B. To hold one's self aloof from worldly ways. In the first place to love the Lord God with the whole heart, the whole soul, the whole strength... Then, one's neighbor as one's self (cf Mt 22:37-39; Mk 12:30-31; Lk 10:27). "But they contemning have despised me" (Is 1:2; Ezek 20:27). All rights reserved. Not to fulfil the desires of the flesh (cf Gal 5:16). Not to be given to wine (cf Ti 1:7; 1 Tm 3:3). ~ Monastic Rule ~ The Holy Rule of St. Benedict. There can be few more vivid illustrations of the moral power of humility than that afforded by The Rule of St Benedict. Chapter 35.2: Kitchen Servers of the Week. November 13, 2020 — 2 Comments. Chapter 53 of the Rule is concerned with the treatment of guests, who are to be received “as Christ Himself”. The Rule of St Benedict consists of a Prologue and seventy-three chapters, ranging from a few lines to several pages. 2 0 obj Translated by Rev. Receive willingly and carry out effectively your loving father’s advice, that by the labor of obedience you may return to Him from whom you had departed by the sloth of disobedience. Chapter 5.1: Obedience. May that Holy Spirit strengthen us in the path of a virtuous monastic life. Rule of St Benedict, chapter 35, vv 1–11 (The Kitchen Severs for the Week Part 1), as read in monasteries on 13 March, 13 July and 12 November In the monastery, the Rule of St Benedict is read aloud three times in the course of the year. Not to return evil for evil (cf 1 Thes 5:15; 1 Pt 3:9). They provide teaching about the basic monastic virtues of humility, silence, and obedience as well as directives for daily living. March 14, July 14, November 13. The Rule of St. Benedict, Chapters 51–73 ... CHAPTER 51 On Brethren Who Go Not Very Far Away. CHAPTER I : Of the Kinds or the Life of Monks It is well known that there are four kinds of monks. And it must be rendered by the disciples with a good will, "for the Lord loveth a cheerful giver (2 Cor 9:7). " To hold as certain that God sees us everywhere. We are not just tepid Christians, we must be Christians who are putting all of our personal energies into this new life in Jesus Christ. is the first line-by-line exegesis of the entire Rule of Benedict written originally in English. On the other hand he will be blameless, if he gave all a shepherd's care to his restless and unruly flock, and took all pains to correct their corrupt manners; so that their shepherd, acquitted at the Lord's judgment seat, may say to the Lord with the Prophet: "I have not hid Thy justice within my heart. To bear persecution for justice sake (cf Mt 5:10). Bad zeal is bitterness and envy which leads us astray. Boniface Verheyen, OSB Therefore, let him have equal charity for all, and impose a uniform discipline for all according to merit. Chapter 36: The Sick. 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