8th DAY NOVENA ST BENEDICT OF NURSIA Life gives us a lot of things to do that keep us preoccupied. We become busy and tend to forget to do more important tasks. One of the things that we often fail to think of is spending time with God. St. Benedict taught us not only by his words but more so by his actions. He sought to find the balance between prayer and work. Thus, the famous Latin dictum “Ora et Labora” was formed and practiced in all the monasteries he founded and was named after him. We ar

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Happy Feast of Saint Benedict of Nursia! As the 'Father of Western Monasticism,' he left a lasting legacy in Europe and beyond. Let us remember his teachings of love for Christ and seek his intercession to keep Christ at the heart of our lives. | EWTN Vatican

Benedictine spirituality is at the heart of who we are and all we do at Paraclete Press. It is our mission to publish books, music, and videos which remind us, “Never lose hope in God’s mercy.” (The Rule of St. Benedict) We work here because we believe that the products we publish can bring people closer to God and that they offer the gift of hope which changes lives. Today is Saint Benedict’s feast day, and in his honor we’re offering a 35% discount on our Benedictine books and 50% off our St.

Today, July 11, is the feast of St. Benedict of Nursia, founder of the Benedictine order, Patron of Europe and Patriarch of Western monasticism. Benedict XVI chose his pontifical name in honor of the saint. | ROME REPORTS