BENEDICT HOUSE

Benedict house is name after the patron saint, Saint Benedict.

Benedict was born in Italy to a wealthy family in 480CE, he gave up his inheritance. God called him to a quiet life with deep solitude. Benedict calls for a balance of prayer and work.

The words of our patron saint, Saint Benedict, remind us to, "consider our place in sight of God and of his angels. Let us rise in chanting that our hearts and voices harmonize." There was always a voice reading aloud in his communities at meals, to receive guests, to educate novices. Hearing words one time was not enough --

"We wish this Rule to be read frequently to the community."

These teachings remind members of Benedict House to uphold the core values of Hospitality, Community and Belonging.