The Rule of St. Benedict, written approximately 530 CE, is based on the writings of Benedict himself. The Rule of St. Benedict is a guide for the cenobitic monk and their way of life.
In the introduction, Benedict discusses a school for the Lord’s service and advises that there is need of some strictness and a requirement for discipline on their part, both to correct the faults they have and to protect our love for each other, and that taking this path will be troublesome in the beginning because it is difficult to live under another's guidance. Lastly, the most essential thing is to keep our eyes on the objective: everlasting life with Christ, in his kingdom.
Chapter 1: Concerning the Kinds of Monks and Their Manner of Living. In this chapter
In the introduction, Benedict discusses a school for the Lord’s service and advises that there is need of some strictness and a requirement for discipline on their part, both to correct the faults they have and to protect our love for each other, and that taking this path will be troublesome in the beginning because it is difficult to live under another's guidance. Lastly, the most essential thing is to keep our eyes on the objective: everlasting life with Christ, in his kingdom.
Chapter 1: Concerning the Kinds of Monks and Their Manner of Living. In this chapter