8th DAY NOVENA ST BENEDICT OF NURSIA Life gives us a lot of things to do that keep us preoccupied. We become busy and tend to forget to do more important tasks. One of the things that we often fail to think of is spending time with God. St. Benedict taught us not only by his words but more so by his actions. He sought to find the balance between prayer and work. Thus, the famous Latin dictum “Ora et Labora” was formed and practiced in all the monasteries he founded and was named after him. We ar

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Today, July 11, is the feast of St. Benedict of Nursia, founder of the Benedictine order, Patron of Europe and Patriarch of Western monasticism. Benedict XVI chose his pontifical name in honor of the saint. | ROME REPORTS

21K views · 785 reactions | In this episode of “My Catholic Family,” your kids will learn more about the life of St. Benedict of Nursia, known as the Father of Monasticism, who shows us how to turn all we do into a prayer to God. Get more faith-filled kid-friendly shows, subscription-free, ad-free, at video.ewtn.com/kids | EWTN | Facebook