Then are they truly monks when they live by the labor of their hands.

Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed in manual labor at certain times, at others, in devout reading.

There is nothing better to display the truth in an excellent light, than a clear and simple statement of facts.

Then are they truly monks when they live by the labor of their hands.

Be careful to be gentle, lest in removing the rust, you break the whole instrument.

And let them first pray together, that so they may associate in peace.

Whenever you begin any good work you should first of all make a most pressing appeal to Christ our Lord to bring it to perfection.