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Saint Benedict of Nursia, a 5th Century Christian wanted to live out Christian Spirituality in a more intentional way. Benedict is sometimes called the father of monasticism in western culture. However, living with Benedict's example of intentional spiritual practice is not something that leads us further away from our everyday realities; rather, Benedictine spirituality teaches us to find God in our everyday mundane activities. Benedict believed that washing the dishes could be a prayer if we were mindful of God in our work. Benedictine spirituality is known not only for its practicality but also for its hospitality. "Receive every guest as if they were Christ," these words come from Benedict's rule of life. While the word rule might sound confining or legalistic, the idea of the rule is to create intentional practice in our lives so that we are more aware of God in our presence. Another part of the rule says, listen with the ear of your heart.
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∙ 15y ago
St. Benedict is reportedly credited with many miracles, including healing the sick, exorcising demons, multiplying food, and predicting the future. One of the most famous miracles associated with him is casting out a poisoned cup, making it shatter.
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∙ 8y agoSt. Benedict of Nursia was born to a noble family in Italy who rejected the life of nobility and went on to become the father of western monasticism. St Benedict was , the founder of Western Christian monastic communities, and a rule-giver for cenobitic monks.
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∙ 10y agoHe was catholic and always put god before himself. he did no wrongs or sins in life or atleast tried. that's how.
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∙ 9y agoSaint Benedict wrote his Rule which establish the basis for Western Monasticism.
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∙ 13y agoSt. Benedict wrote his Rule, a book which set down guidlines for day to day life in a monastery. This became the basis for western monasticism.
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∙ 8y agoIf you mean miracles used to determine the sainthood of a person, Benedict was canonized before miracles were required for canonization so nothing is recorded.
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∙ 9y agoSaint Benedict the Abbot.
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What saint had a sister named Scholastica and could perform miracles?
St. Benedict was the twin brother of St. Scholastica.
What are the 10 miracles of St. Benedict?
St. Benedict is associated with many miracles traditionally attributed to him, such as the healing of the sick, casting out demons, and multiplying food. However, there is no definitive list of the "10 miracles of St. Benedict" as the stories and accounts of his miracles vary among different sources and traditions.
What were Pope Benedict's miracles?
There have been 15 popes named Benedict and none of them are noted for miracles.
Who was St Benedict?
st Benedict was born in Italy and he was a monk
Did St. Benedict get married?
No, St. Benedict was never married.
Are Benedict of Narsia and St. Benedict the same people?
Yes, St. Benedict was also known as Benedict of Nursia or Narsia. Twin brother of St. Scholastica.
What is the name of St. Benedict's sister?
St. Scholastica is the twin sister of St. Benedict.
What is St. Benedict's full name?
Surnames were not used at the time of St. Benedict. He is known as Benedict of Nursia.
When was St Benedict's School created?
St Benedict's School was created in 1902.
What was St. Benedict's job?
St. Benedict of Nursia was an abbot - the head of a monastery.
Who is Pope Benedict named after?
St. Benedict and Pope Benedict XV.
Are St. Benedict and St. Benedictine the same people?
There is only a St. Benedict. The word "Benedictine" is an adjective or noun that describes the order of monks or nuns based on the Rule of St. Benedict.
