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Saint Benedict's Rules That Helps Life
Saint Benedict wrote his rules to help people with their life, by helping them plan a simple, prayerful, balanced life. He did this by explaining it in his rules. Eg. "Narrow is the way that leads life" (chapter 5). This basic guide helped them live a Christian life, and continues to be used in the world today. The rules were written in the 530's by Saint Benedict while he was living in the cave with his monk family. As the years went by these rules got passed on and eventually everyone started following the rules. St Benedict officially made these rules for the monks so that they will all be taken care of, be kind, and live in a peaceful community together.
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