The Rule Of St. Benedict Summary

One man changed the life of monks for generations to come. St.Benedict was born in San Benedetto da Norcia Italy. He was born on 480. He was a monk that changed history. He wrote a book called The rule of St.Benedict, a medal was also made for him. Without St.Benedict life for monks would be alot different.
The rule of St.Benedict
The rule of St.Benedict was a 72 chapter book on how to live Christocentric life on Earth and also how to run a monastery efficiently. More than half the chapter describe how to be obedient and humble. About one-fourth of the book talks about the work of God. The rule of St.Benedict briefly talks about the monastery should be managed and the pastoral roles. It was written anywhere between 530-560.
St.Benedict's book influenced lots of monks, members of the church and also people that were not members. Monks would not be like what they are today if it was not for St.Benedict. It inspired people to value the bible and the work of God more. The book taught Monks how to be obedient to the Abbot, the Rule, and the Gospels. The rule is around five practices. Prayer,Work,Study,Hospitality and Renewal.
The St.Benedict Medal

The St.Benedict came from a cross in honor of St.Benedict. On one side Has an image …show more content…
Around the medal's outer margin are the words "Eius in obitu nostro praesentia muniamur" ("May we, at our death, be fortified by His presence"). The other side of the medal has a cross with the initials CSSML on the vertical bar which signify "Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux" ("May the Holy Cross be my light") and on the horizontal bar are the initials NDSMD which stand for "Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux" ("Let not the dragon be my overlord"). The initials CSPB stand for "Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti" ("The Cross of the Holy Father Benedict") and are located on the interior angles of the cross. On the top of the medal the inscription PAX or IHS can be