St. Benedict's Rule

St. Benedict's Rule is a set of guidelines created in the 6th century to help monks live balanced, disciplined, and spiritual lives within their communities. It emphasizes virtues like prayer, work, and community, encouraging moderation, humility, and obedience. The Rule promotes a structured daily routine that combines spiritual practices with practical work, fostering stability and harmony. Though designed for monastic life, its principles have influenced Western ideas of community, self-discipline, and service, inspiring many contemporary practices in education, healthcare, and personal development around the world.