CHAPTER XLIX
OF THE OBSERVANCE OF LENT

Rule of St Benedict for the Day

THE life of a monk ought at all times to be Lenten in its character; but since few have the strength for that, we therefore urge that in these days of Lent the brethren should lead lives of great purity, and should also in this sacred season expiate the negligences of other times. This will be worthily done if we refrain from all sin and apply ourselves to prayer with .. read more »