The Holy Rules of St. Benedict
Chapter 41 prescribes the hours of the meals, which are to vary according to the time of year.
Chapter 42 enjoins the reading of the "Conferences" of Cassian or some other edifying book in the evening before Complin and orders that after Complin the strictest silence shall be observed until the following morning.
Chapters 43-46 relate to minor faults, such as coming late to prayer or meals, and impose various penalties for such transgressions.
Chapter 47 enjoins on the abbot the duty of calling the brethren to the "world of God" in choir, and of appointing those who are to chant or read.
Chapter 48 emphasizes the importance of manual labour and arranges time to be devoted to it daily.
Chapter 49 treats of the observance of Lent.
Chapters 50 and 51 contain rules for monks who are working in the fields or traveling.
Chapter 52 commands that the oratory be used for purposes of devotion only.
Chapter 53 is concerned with the treatment of guests, who are to be received "as Christ Himself".
Chapter 54 forbids the monks to receive letters or gifts without the abbot's leave.
Chapter 55 regulates the clothing of the monks.
Chapter 56 directs that the abbot shall take his meals with the guests.
Chapter 57 enjoins humility on the craftsmen of the monastery, and if their work is for sale, it shall be rather below than above the current trade price.
Chapter 58 lays down rules for the admission of new members, which is not to be made too easy.
Chapter 59 allows the admission of boys to the monastery.
Chapter 60 regulates the position of priests who may desire to join the community.
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