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The Rule of St. Benedict is the only published work by St. Benedict of Nursia
It contains guidance for conduct, prayer, attitude, and community life
It became the guidelines and basis for the Rules of many other orders
Still read daily, often part of the mealtime reading of different Benedictine communities
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina, or "divine reading," is a prayer form developed by the Benedictines. Most often used with scripture, it is a simple process that can be used for an spiritual reading. Take some time now of quiet reflection and prayer as Anna Fisher, former Campus Ministry Cor Retreats Coordinator and Anna Dudziak, former Campus Ministry Cor Liturgy and Prayer Coordinator lead you through lectio divina with a passage from the Rule of St. Benedict.
Prayer
Prayer
a life marked by liturgy, lectio, and mindfulness
Prayer comes in many forms and means different things to different people. God does not require our prayer to be perfect, God only desires that our prayer builds relationship. In the Rule, St. Benedict says "Prayer should therefore be short and pure, unless perhaps it is prolonged under the inspiration of divine grace." What kinds of prayer do you enjoy? What does prayer mean to you?
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