St. Benedict, Abbot

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St. Benedict, Abbot

When

7/11/2026

Today's Saint: St. Benedict (480 – 550), father of Western monasticism and patron saint of Europe, attracted people by his spiritual life. He wrote a practical rule of life. This guide for their life of prayer and work (ora et labora) and community and hospitality is still in use today. Treat each visitor like Christ. Our common rule of life is the Gospel.