Benedict of Nursia

Late Patristic · AD 500–800

9 passages across 7 books of the Bible · Who was this?

On Ezekiel

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  1. Ezekiel 33:11
    We must prepare our hearts and bodies for the battle of holy obedience to his instructions. What is not possible to us by nature, let us ask the Lord to supply by the help of his grace. RULE OF ST.

    BENEDICT, PROLOGUE 40-41

  2. Ezekiel 34:4
    It is the abbot’s responsibility to have great concern and to act with all speed, discernment and diligence in order not to lose any of the sheep entrusted to him. He should realize that he has undertaken care of the sick, not tyranny over the healthy. RULE OF ST.

    BENEDICT 27:5-6

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