The Rule of Saint Benedict

Saint Benedict, patron saint of Europe, is considered the founder of Western monasticism and, at the beginning of the sixth century, wrote this text to “regulate” the communal life of his disciples. Over the centuries, countless hosts of monks have lived their lives according to this Rule, and even today there are many monks and nuns around the world who find in it an essential point of reference for their journey. It is a very important text that, although its practical aspects reflect the customs of its time, still retains all its beauty and validity in terms of its spiritual vision. It is certainly a book that should not be missing from the library of a committed Christian, or simply from that of anyone who wishes to learn more about the phenomenon of monasticism in the Church.