HR10 Instead of leaning on others, standing on one’s own feet – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde OSB – Discerning Hearts Podcast

Summary: Instead of leaning on others, standing on one’s own feet<br> <br> From the <a href="http://www.ccel.org/ccel/benedict/rule.iii.html">Holy Rule of St. Benedict:</a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.ccel.org/ccel/benedict/rule.lxxi.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CHAPTER LXIX</a><br> That in the Monastery No One Presume to Defend Another<br> Care must be taken that on no occasion one monk try to defend another in the monastery, or to take his part, even though they be closely related by ties of blood. Let it not be attempted by the monks in any way; because such conduct may give rise to very grave scandal. If anyone overstep this rule, let him be severely punished.<br>  <br> <br>  <br> Father Mauritius Wilde, OSB, Ph.D., did his philosophical, theological and doctoral studies in Europe. He is the author of several books and directs retreats regularly. He serves as Prior at Sant’Anselmo in Rome.<br> <br>