Benedictine Rule as the foundation of Christian society: Part 2

Pope Pius XII commented that the Benedictine Rule ‘has proved and still proves a powerful means to encourage many to virtue and lead them to sanctity.’

Editor’s note: The following is the second and final part of a brief examination of the impact the Benedictine Rule had upon the world. Part 1 can be read here.

(PerMariam) — St. Benedict wrote his rule and bestowed it initially upon “the educated Roman,” yet as the order spread and many souls flocked to the monastery gates, the noviciate became full of …