Did I spell that right?
Oh well, what do they do- their order I should say.
2007-12-31 04:14:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Benedictine monks (and nuns) are a contemplative order: by that, I mean that they see their primary "work" as prayer and adoration.
However, their motto is "Ora et Labora" ("Pray and work"), and each Benedictine monastery or abbey supports itself through various projects. The Benedictines do a little bit of everything from making food products for sale to the creation of vestments and altar linens.
The Benedictines are also an educational order. They maintain several universities such as St. Alsem's College in New Jersey and Benedictine College in Kansas.
And that is the extent of what I know about the Benedictines!
2007-12-31 04:31:36 · answer #1 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Do Benedictine Monks Do
2017-02-22 13:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benedictine monks are of the Order of Saint Benedict. They are teachers and clergy.
St. Benedict lived as a hermit in a cave (Sacro Speco) and wrote his famous Rule for monasteries emphasizes ways in which men and women can seek God through prayer, work, holy reading and leisure.
You can go to www.subi.org and check it out. There is a whole side bar where you can read about St. Benedict.
My son goes to school there and loves it.
2007-12-31 04:25:10 · answer #3 · answered by Mom of three A.R.T. 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pray, meditate, pray more, do chores around the monastery, and did I mention they pray a lot?
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2007-12-31 04:24:37 · answer #4 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make some kick-*** liqueur
2007-12-31 04:17:57 · answer #5 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A lot of chanting...
2007-12-31 04:17:22 · answer #6 · answered by FlyingScooter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋