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The Rule of Saint Benedict (Regula Benedicti) is a book of 
precepts written by St. Benedict of Nursia for monks living 
communally under the authority of an abbot. Since about the 
7th century it has also been adopted by communities of 
women. During the 1500 years of its existence, it has become 
the leading guide in Western Christianity for monastic living in 
community. The spirit of St Benedict's Rule is summed up in 
the motto of the Benedictine Confederation: pax ("peace") and 
the traditional ora et labora ("pray and work"). (Introduction 
from Wikipedia) 


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Read by bedwere. Total running time: 2:37:10 

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Cover picture from manuscript, monastery of St.Giles, Nimes 
(1129). Copyright expired in U.S., Canada, EU. and all 
countries with author’s life +70 yrs laws. Cover design by 
Annise. This design is in the public domain. 


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