Apply the Rule of St. Benedict to any community setting, whether in the monastery or in your family! Written in the sixth century by the father of monasticism, St. Benedict himself, thiscommon-sense guide to living a truly Christian life is applicable to anyone, in or outside of the cloister. Learn from the Rule's wonderful discretion, moderation, and keen insight into the capabilities and weaknesses of human nature. Here is a practical approach to arranging life so that Christian spirituality and virtue can be lived out anytime, anywhere.