He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.
BENEDICT OF NURSIAThe 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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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.
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Idleness is an enemy of the soul.
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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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Every age and degree of understanding should have its proper measure of discipline.
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The first step of humility is unhesitating obedience which comes naturally to those who cherish Christ above all.
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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.
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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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Prayer ought to be short and pure, unless it be prolonged by the inspiration of Divine grace.
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There is nothing better to display the truth in an excellent light, than a clear and simple statement of facts.
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He who has ears for hearing, let him listen
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Be careful to be gentle, lest in removing the rust, you break the whole instrument.
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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.
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Run while you have the light of life!
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Listen carefully, my child, to your master’s precepts, and incline the ear of your heart.
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And let them first pray together, that so they may associate in peace.
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