La règle de Saint Benoît
by St Benoît
La règle de Saint Benoît, authored by St Benoît, serves as the cornerstone of Western monasticism. This 6th-century text details guidelines for monastic living, focusing on prayer, work, obedience, and humility to guide communities in spiritual discipline and harmony.
About This Book
La règle de Saint Benoît is the renowned guide composed by Saint Benedict of Nursia in the early 6th century. It establishes a structured way of life for monks, emphasizing balance between work, prayer, and study.
The text outlines 73 chapters covering daily routines, obedience, humility, and the importance of communal living in monasteries. It promotes a moderate approach to asceticism, avoiding extremes to foster sustainable spiritual growth.
Central to the rule is the concept of ora et labora, integrating prayer and labor as essential elements of monastic discipline. This framework has influenced Christian monastic traditions across centuries.
Saint Benedict's rule prioritizes stability, where monks commit to a single community, cultivating virtues through shared responsibilities and liturgical practices.
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