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  IN THE WINTER TIME
  by St. Benedict of Nursia
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Summary: St. Benedict emphasizes the importance of rest and study during
the winter months to enhance spiritual growth.

Topics: "Monastic Life", "Spiritual Discipline"
Scripture References: Psalm 127:2, Proverbs 6:9, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Colossians 3:23, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

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St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of a balanced daily
routine for the sisters in the monastery, outlining specific guidelines
for their schedule from winter to summer. During the winter months, the
sisters are encouraged to rise at the eighth hour of the night to ensure
they have sufficient rest before starting their day. In contrast, from
Easter to November, they are to rise early for the Morning Office,
allowing for a short interval after the Night Office for personal needs.
St. Benedict's instructions aim to promote a disciplined and structured
lifestyle that includes time for prayer, rest, study, and daily tasks.

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In the winter time, that is from the Calends of November until Easter,
the sisters shall rise at what is calculated to be the eighth hour of
the night, so that they may sleep somewhat longer than half the night
and rise with their rest completed. And the time that remains after the
Night Office should be spent in study by those sisters who need a better
knowledge of the Psalter or the lessons. From Easter to the aforesaid
Calends of November, the hour of rising should be so arranged that the
Morning Office, which is to be said at daybreak, will follow the Night
Office after a very short interval, during which they may go out for the
necessities of nature.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/st-benedict-of-nursia/in-the-winter-time/
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