“It is useless to subdue the flesh by abstinence, unless one gives up his irregular life, and abandons vices which defile his soul.” GivingSoulGiving UpVicesFleshUselessAbandonAbstinence Author:Benedict of Nursia
“Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed in manual labor at certain times, at others, in devout reading.” SoulCertainReadingEnemyOughtLaborEmployedIdlenessManualsBrethrenManual Labor Author:Benedict of Nursia