The first step of humility is unhesitating obedience which comes naturally to those who cherish Christ above all.
BENEDICT OF NURSIARun while you have the light of life!
More Benedict of Nursia Quotes
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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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Every age and degree of understanding should have its proper measure of discipline.
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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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It is useless to subdue the flesh by abstinence, unless one gives up his irregular life, and abandons vices which defile his soul.
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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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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.
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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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The sleepy like to make excuses.
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He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.
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Idleness is an enemy of the soul.
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And let them first pray together, that so they may associate in peace.
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It is time now for us to rise from sleep.
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Listen and attend with the ear of your heart.
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Listen carefully, my child, to your master’s precepts, and incline the ear of your heart.
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