CHAPTER 52 | The Oratory of the Monastery
CHAPTER 48 | Daily Manual Labor All the brothers should have specified times for manual labor and for prayerful reading. These times and tasks will vary according to the locale and season.
CHAPTER 49 | Observance of Lent Benedict advises that for the monk his entire life should be one continuous Lent. Since not all have the strength for this, let the brothers increase their austerity beyond the usual practice during the season. No one is to undertake any action, though, without the express permission of the abbot.
CHAPTER so | Brothers Working Away, or Traveling Those whose work is at a distance from the house should observe the hours of the Office where they find themselves. Likewise, those traveling are to continue this practice as best they can.
CHAPTER s1 | Brothers on a Short Journey A brother sent on a short, one-day journey must not eat while outside the monastery, even if invited.
CHAPTER 52 | The Oratory of the Monastery The Oratory, or Chapel, should be respected as such and not be used for any other purpose. Silence is to be maintained. Brothers may enter the Oratory for private prayer.
CHAPTER 53 | The Reception of Guests All guests are "to be welcomed as Christ." Guests are received with prayer and generosity with special care afforded the poor and pilgrims. i407)
ST. BENEDICT S*MONASTERY