St. Benedict's Rule for Monasteries

St. Benedicts Rule for Monasteries by Leonard J. Doyle is a translation of the Holy Rule of St. Benedict edited by Dom Cuthbert Butler. The book provides guidelines for monks living in monasteries focusing on aspects such as obedience humility and the performance of the Divine Office. It details the daily practices rules and disciplines followed by monks to lead a devout and disciplined life within the monastery emphasizing virtues like obedience silence and humility. The text covers the structure of the Night Office the recitation of Psalms and the observance of Lent guiding monks in their spiritual journey towards devotion to God.