Pray and work!
— Benedict of Nursia (480–547), Ordensgründer
Topics: Work & Vocation, Prayer & Silence
Benedict of Nursia
Benedikt von Nursia war ein spätantiker Mönch und Abt in Italien, der mit der Gründung des Klosters auf dem Montecassino als Vater des abendländischen Mönchtums gilt. Er steht für die nach ihm benannte Klosterregel, die das geistliche Leben durch den Wechsel von Gebet, Lesung und Arbeit sowie das Prinzip des klugen Maßhaltens strukturierte. Für Bibelleser heute bietet er ein erprobtes Modell, wie Schriftlesung und Glaube durch feste geistliche Rhythmen im Alltag verankert werden können.
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