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 Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 9:22 pm Post subject: Rule-November 20/Martyrology-November 21 |
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The reading appointed from the Rule of St. Benedict for this day:
CHAPTER XLII
That No One Speak after Complin
Monks should always be given to silence, especially, however, during the hours of the night. Therefore, on every day, whether of fast or of a mid-day meal, as soon as they have risen from their evening meal, let all sit together in one place, and let one read the Conferences or the Lives of the Fathers, or something else that will edify the hearers; not, however, the Heptateuch or the Books of the Kings, because it would not be wholesome for weak minds to hear this part of the Scripture at that hour; they should, however, be read at other times. But if it was a fast-day, then, when Vespers have been said, and after a short interval, let them next come together for the reading of the Conferences, as we have said; and when the four or five pages have been read, or as much as the hour will permit, and all have assembled in one place during the time of the reading, let him also come who was perchance engaged in work enjoined on him. All, therefore, having assembled in one place, let them say Complin, and after going out from Complin, let there be no more permission from that time on for anyone to say anything.
If, however, anyone is found to break this rule, let him undergo heavy punishment, unless the needs of guests should arise, or the Abbot should perhaps give a command to anyone. But let even this be done with the utmost gravity and moderation.
Martyrology-November 21st
Roman Martyrology-November 21st-on this date in various years-
In the temple at Jerusalem, the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God.
Also, the birthday of blessed Rufus, mentioned by the apostle St. Paul in his Epistle to the Romans.
At Rome, the martyrdom of the Saints Celsus and Clement.
At Rheims, St. Albert, bishop of Liege and martyr, who was put to death for defending the liberty of the Church.
At Ostia, the holy martyrs Demetrius and Honorius.
In Spain, the holy martyrs Honorius, Eutychius, and Stephen.
In Pamphylia, St. Heliodorus, martyr, in the persecution of Aurelian under the governor Aetius. After his death his executioners were converted to the faith and were cast into the sea.
At Rome, Pope St. Gelasius, distinguished for learning and sanctity.
At Verona, St. Maur, bishop and confessor.
In the monastery of Bobbio, the death of St. Columban, abbot who founded many monasteries and governed a large number of monks. He died at an advanced age, celebrated for many virtues.
And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins.
R. Thanks be to God. |
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