2009年8月7日 星期五

The Rule of St. Benedict - Chapter 55. The Clothing And Footwear Of the Brothers

(15) For bedding the monks will need a mat, a woolen blanket and a light covering as well as a pillow.

(16) The beds are to be inspected frequently by the abbot, lest private possessions be found there.
(17) A monk discovered with anything not given him by the abbot must be subjected to very severe punishment.
(18) In order that this vice of private ownership may be completely uprooted the abbot is to provide all things necessary:
(19) that is, cowl, tunic, sandals, shoes belt, knife, stylus, needle, handkerchief and writing tablets. In this way every excuse of lacking some necessity will be taken away.

(20) The abbot, however, must always bear in mind what is said in the Acts of the Apostles, "Distribution was made to each one as he had need," (Acts 4:35).
(21) In this way the abbot will take into account the weaknesses of the needy, not the evil will of the envious;
(22) yet in all his judgements he must bear in mind God's retribution.

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