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.
Nine of St, Benedict's 10 miracles were: 1.) Raised back to life the farmer's son 2.) Mending of the broken tray 3.) Pitcher of wine with poison shattered 4.) Saving the boy Placid who nearly drowned 5.) Water springs out from the summit of a Mountain 6.) Empty sacks were filled with flour 7.) A raven took the poisoned bread 8.) St. Benedict saw his sister's soul on her way to Heaven 9.) He foretell the destruction of his monastery
St. Benedict of Nursia is known to have had a sister named St. Scholastica. He is associated with performing miracles, including healing the sick and driving out demons. Both siblings are considered important figures in the development of Western monasticism.
There have been 15 popes named Benedict and none of them are noted for miracles.
Yes, there are accounts of St. Scholastica performing miracles, such as the story of when she prayed for a storm to continue so that she could spend more time with her brother, St. Benedict, and the storm miraculously halted.
Surnames were not used at the time of St. Benedict. He is known as Benedict of Nursia.
No, St. Benedict was never married.
st Benedict was born in Italy and he was a monk
Yes, St. Benedict was also known as Benedict of Nursia or Narsia. Twin brother of St. Scholastica.
St. Scholastica is the twin sister of St. Benedict.
St. Benedict of Nursia was an abbot - the head of a monastery.
St Benedict's School was created in 1902.
St. Benedict and Pope Benedict XV.