The Church remembers Saint Benedict in the liturgy on his feast day, July 11. Did you know that the Rule of St. Benedict for the men in his monastic order has remained a powerful and relevant guide for those who seek God in the ordinary circumstances of life for over 1,500 years? Today’s individuals and families can benefit from and be inspired by Benedict’s Rule. Although written in 2020 at the start of the pandemic, this article “A Family ‘Rule of Life’ Reduces Anxiety, Brings Peace” may be useful to families in these summer months and beyond.
Did you know that Saint Benedict had a twin sister who is also a saint? Benedict and Scholastica were born in Italy in 480. Learn more about Saint Scholastica and find a downloadable activity page here.
Do you have a personal or family motto? Saint Benedict had a motto for the Benedictine order. Use Saints and Labor Day / Los santos y el día del trabajo to learn about some saints and their labors. If you answer correctly, the secret message will reveal the ancient motto of the followers of Saint Benedict.
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