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Saint Benedict

Saint Benedict. 5 th Century in Italy. “The world into which St. Benedict was born was troubled” (Waal, 15) “an ark to survive the rising storm”. Dialogues of Gregory the Great. Benedict (480-547); written in Rome 543-4? Some basics Born in Nursia Lived in cave in Subiaco

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Saint Benedict

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  1. Saint Benedict

  2. 5th Century in Italy • “The world into which St. Benedict was born was troubled” (Waal, 15) • “an ark to survive the rising storm” Seeking God / Chapter 1

  3. Dialogues of Gregory the Great • Benedict (480-547); written in Rome 543-4? • Some basics • Born in Nursia • Lived in cave in Subiaco • Gained reputation, attracted following, founded communities • Monte Cassino: wrote “Rule” which survived • “Vir Dei” (man of God) stories, tales, facts • Eventually: “Patriarch of Western Monasticism”; “Patron of Europe” Seeking God / Chapter 1

  4. “Norcia”/ Nursia Seeking God / Chapter 1

  5. Umbria <<< Seeking God / Chapter 1

  6. Monastery at Subiaco <<< Seeking God / Chapter 1

  7. Monte Cassino <<< Seeking God / Chapter 1

  8. Stories of Benedict from Dialogues of Gregory the Great • Temptation (Life 2, Rfb 27) • Miracle of Brush Hook (Life 6, RfB 30) • Knowledge of others actions (Life 12, RfB 32) • Providing food (Life 21, RfB 34) • Giving all to the poor (Life 28, RfB 36) <<< Seeking God / Chapter 1

  9. Links • Benedictines (contains many other links) Seeking God / Chapter 1

  10. Chapter One Saint Benedict

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