Spiritual life

Saint Benedict

Benedict of Nursia lived in Italy in the sixth century. He wrote his Rule for monks.

The monks of Maredsous follow the Rule of Saint Benedict , hence their name Benedictines .

You will find a list of brief comments which are put in the order of the Rule.

The organization of the community. Living together presupposes constant attention to others

Discover a typical day in the heart of a monk from the community of Maredsous.

Prayer is the sign of what the monk wants to live always in the presence of God.

Fill out this little form and a brother will pray for it this week.

Each vocation is individual. Everyone lives it in their own relationship with God.

. It is published three times a year.

Since 1885, more than 2,500 people have described their Christian commitment to society there.

The Fraternities of Saint Benedict were founded in 1988, as a variant of traditional Oblature.

We suggest that you take with you some texts written by the monks of Maredsous.