Prayer ought to be short and pure, unless it be prolonged by the inspiration of Divine grace.
BENEDICT 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 Nursia Quote - Girded with faith and the performance of good works, let us follow in his [Jesus] paths by the guidance of the Gospel.](https://minimalistquotes.com/images/girded-with-faith-and-the-performance-of-good-work.jpg)
