No, no: monks have the “job” of seeking God and praying. And the Rule (of Benedict) says that monks who return after a journey must not speak of what they saw outside, because that is not good for their souls.
Besides, monks are in the monastery because they need that discipline and supervision, not because they are holier than anyone else…
Digital Frog over 15 years ago
But he was just making a quick trip to the cobbler to get his sandals resouled…
lfanterickson over 15 years ago
Is this inferring they might do unholy things when they’re outside the walls?
Northwoodser over 15 years ago
Obviously, they monk ey around.
bmonk over 15 years ago
No, no: monks have the “job” of seeking God and praying. And the Rule (of Benedict) says that monks who return after a journey must not speak of what they saw outside, because that is not good for their souls.
Besides, monks are in the monastery because they need that discipline and supervision, not because they are holier than anyone else…
mrprongs over 15 years ago
But dirty hands are OK?
Miserichord over 15 years ago
mrprongs says:
But dirty hands are OK?
The Rule of Benedict also stresses Personal Cleanliness.
They must, among other things, be provided with clean towels to wipe their hands and feet.
Very progressive for the 6th century.