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Benedict of Nursia20 quotes“The prophet shows that, for the sake of silence, we are to abstain even from good talk. If this be so, how much more needful is it that we refrain from evil words, on account of the penalty of the sin!”
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Before all, and above all, attention shall be paid to the care of the sick, so that they shall be served as if they were Christ Himself.
Benedict of NursiaBenedict of Nursia Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed in manual labor at certain times, at others, in devout reading.
Benedict of NursiaBenedict of Nursia The first step of humility is unhesitating obedience which comes naturally to those who cherish Christ above all.
Benedict of NursiaBenedict of Nursia It is useless to subdue the flesh by abstinence, unless one gives up his irregular life, and abandons vices which defile his soul.
Benedict of NursiaBenedict of Nursia Idleness is an enemy of the soul.
Benedict of NursiaBenedict of Nursia Whenever you begin any good work you should first of all make a most pressing appeal to Christ our Lord to bring it to perfection.
Benedict of NursiaBenedict of Nursia He who has ears for hearing, let him listen
Benedict of NursiaBenedict of Nursia 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.
Benedict of NursiaBenedict of Nursia There is nothing better to display the truth in an excellent light, than a clear and simple statement of facts.
Benedict of NursiaBenedict of Nursia Girded with faith and the performance of good works, let us follow in his [Jesus] paths by the guidance of the Gospel.
Benedict of NursiaBenedict of Nursia He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.
Benedict of NursiaBenedict of Nursia Be careful to be gentle, lest in removing the rust, you break the whole instrument.
Benedict of NursiaBenedict of Nursia Listen and attend with the ear of your heart.
Benedict of NursiaBenedict of Nursia He should first show them in deeds rather than words all that is good and holy.
Benedict of NursiaBenedict of Nursia Listen carefully, my child, to your master’s precepts, and incline the ear of your heart.
Benedict of NursiaBenedict of Nursia To attribute to God, and not to self, whatever good one sees in oneself; but to recognize always that the evil is one’s own doing, and to impute it on one’s self.
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