Saint Benedict of Nursia

Monk
Commemoration - July 11

Prayer - Almighty God, your precepts are the wisdom of a loving Father. Give us grace to follow the teachings of your servant, Saint Benedict of Nursia, by walking willingly and lovingly in the school of your service. Let your ears be open to our prayer, and pour out your blessing upon the work of our hands. We make our prayer through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Spirit, one God, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Readings - No Appointed Readings

Biography - Instead of trying to improve on something someone else has done better, I have chosen to point you to the page concerning St. Benedict provided by Conception Abbey in Missouri. http://www.printeryhouse.org/icons/C01.asp