. The Benedictines of Caldey Island (formerly of Painsthorpe, York) : containing the history, purpose, method, and summary of the rule of the Benedictines of the Isle of Caldey, S. Wales . t to be donein a small Community which is mainly dependent upon its ownresources for its livelihood. Nor is study neglected. Benedictinehouses have always had a reputation for scholarship, and CaldeyAbbey may in the future assist in maintaining the Benedictinetradition. Upon every occupation the summons of the bellbreaks in, to remind the Brethren that their first work, to whichS. Benedict ordained that noth
. The Benedictines of Caldey Island (formerly of Painsthorpe, York) : containing the history, purpose, method, and summary of the rule of the Benedictines of the Isle of Caldey, S. Wales . t to be donein a small Community which is mainly dependent upon its ownresources for its livelihood. Nor is study neglected. Benedictinehouses have always had a reputation for scholarship, and CaldeyAbbey may in the future assist in maintaining the Benedictinetradition. Upon every occupation the summons of the bellbreaks in, to remind the Brethren that their first work, to whichS. Benedict ordained that nothing was to be preferred, is thedirect service of God in Choir. At twenty minutes to twelve,then, the Office of Sext is recited. Dinner follows, and at this meal, as always in the Refectory,silence reigns, broken only by the voice of one monk who readsaloud. It is in summer that the majority of visitors find themselves atthe Guest House, and we are giving now the order for thesummer day. The winter time-table varies slightly. In summer,after dinner, a short rest is taken, for the Brethren have risenearlier than in winter. Then after None, at twenty minutes totwo, work is resumed. 96. B 2>a£ at CalDeE Throughout the day silence has been kept, for silence is anessential and welcome part of the monastic life and at half-past four comes the hour of recreation, and themonastic family holds converse with itself. Recreation time isan important part of Community life, each gives of his best tothe solace of others, and by his use of it Ije himself is tested, noless than by his observance of Rule. Vespers is sung at half-past five. Supper is served at six,followed by the Quiet Hour of private devotion. A shortspiritual reading, given by the Abbot from his stall in Choir,precedes the singing of Compline. To the guest, Compline,besides being the service with which he will become mostfamiliar, is also one of the most impressive. The Choir is notfully lighted, for the Compl
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