"We believe that the divine presence is everywhere... But we should believe this especially without any doubt when we are assisting at the Work of God."

The Rule of St. Benedict is a foundational spiritual guide composed by St. Benedict of Nursia, the father of Western monasticism, around 530 AD. In the chapters comprising this second episode, Benedict details the structure of the Divine Office, establishes the rhythms and roles of community life, and provides guidelines for the disciplinary measures to be taken against erring brothers.

Episode 2: Ch. 8 - 38

00:00 Intro

00:38 Structuring Prayer (Chapters 8 - 20)

16:32 Order and Discipline (Chapters 21 - 30)

25:15 Community Life and Roles (Chapter 31 - 38)

This work will be released in its entirety in episodic format.

St. Benedict's Rule for Monasteries full text: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/50040/pg50040-images.html#chapter-1

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