St. Benedict Comments
In our modern world, we talk fast, we travel fast, and we even pray fast. Have you ever attended rosaries where people seem to say the words at breakneck speed -- apparently more worried about finishing before Mass starts than savoring each word? Our impatience to get to the end, our focus on completion rather than process is a real danger in reading Scripture when every word is from God and has a power all its own. Benedict knew that power ... Continue Reading
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please pray for my daughter, searching for a job, but in vain.
thank you & God bless you..
st benedict was a GREAT saint and he is very honored :)
i have memorized this story since i was in grade 1 for i have been studying in st scholastica's college-manila,philippines for over 7 years already. but it nice to know that many take interest on the life of st benedict :D :-bd .
Pls i want to know if St Benedict have an anthem or prayer that is use as anthem for him, becasuse he is my patron saint.
i just wanted to know his feast day and wat he was the patron of but its not here : (
Thanks for the info :D
I just wanted to know what he is the saint of but it is not here
thank you so much this helped me sooo much! ,3 =]
thanks^^
this is what i needed :D
This is great. Thank you so much. It's just what I needed to hear today!
THANKS FOR THIS WONDERFUL INFORMATION. FROM NOW ON I WILL READ OVER AND OVER THE PSALMS UNTIL I MEMORIZE AND INSTILL IT N MY MIND AND HEART.
Why is St. Benedict the patron saint of kidney disease?
very helpful, thank you
There is no saint's day given here for St. Benedict. That's disappointing since that is what I was looking for. I find a date for his twin when I look her up. HELP! Must I go search elsewhere?
this was very helpful,
i needed help with an assignment.
Thats cool
this helped me with a project
Thank you.
This info has really helped me with my school project...thanks lots:P
I have heard St. Michael referred to as the Patron Saint of Law Enforcement. But also as the Angel of Death ?
Explain please.