Commentary for Benedictine Oblates: On the Rule of St. Benedict

by G.A. Simon, Leonard J. Doyle (Translator)

The Commentary on the Rule takes into account the long history of commentary on St. Benedict’s rule and discusses this history at length in the introduction. Each chapter has a selection of the rule, following the divisions of dates on which sections of the rule are read in monasteries, then a commentary on that section, followed by an application, through 72 chapters completing the entire Rule. The commentary makes use of the very lengthy Monastic Tradition, works of the Church Fathers, Eastern Monasticism, the Scholastics and others, as well as commentary on text criticism in regards to the original Latin of the rule itself. This wonderful text, though it is intended for Benedictine Oblates, is a worthy resource for anyone that would like to know more about the rule of St. Benedict. This is book is the resource for those trying to learn more about monastic life.

Genres: Spirituality, Catholic

531 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2009

Reviews

[Kristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book for Benedictine oblates and for anyone else interested in living a more godly, disciplined life guided by the Rule of St. Benedict. Beautifully written/translated, thoughtful application of the Rule for our time, with excellent use of older sources such as Benedictine commentaries on the Rule.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best commentary I have read on the Rule and I have read a good many. This version is a must read for any child or student of St. Benedict. Forget all the others, this is the only one you need.

[Mairead · Rating 5 out of 5]

While many may think the Rule of St Benedict is for monks and nuns, we discover that Oblates/Tertiaries as laity, can also find much benefit and spiritual upliftment bringing the Abbot's teachings into their homes and families.