CHAPTER 45 | Mistakes in the Oratory
CHAPTER 42 | Silence after Compline Silence is recommended as a general rule, but it is to be strictly observed at night after the Office of Compline. This Chapter also suggests a reading attended by the brothers before the final Office.
SILENCE CHAPTER 43 | Tardiness in Choir or at Meals Here, punishments for lateness at meals or the Divine Office are
Silence is recommended specified. as a general rule, CHAPTER 44 | Satisfaction by the Excommunicated but it is to be In this Chapter, Benedict suggests the manner in which those accused of serious faults are to be returned to the community. strictly observed CHAPTER 45 | Mistakes in the Oratory at night after the Anyone who makes a mistake during the singing of an Office must
Office of Compline. make satisfaction before the community.
CHAPTER 46 | Faults Committed in Other Matters —RB 42 Anyone who commits a fault (breaks or loses something, ignores the customs of the house, etc.) is to come forward on his own and make satisfaction before the community. If the reason for the mistake lies in a personal problem, the brother may make it known to the abbot or a spiritual elder.
CHAPTER 47 | Announcing the Hours for the Work of God (The Divine Office) Times for the Divine Office should be clearly made known to all. Those who read or sing should do so humbly, seriously and reverently.
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