Saint Benedict writes extensively on a monk’s behavior as an individual. He writes examples when while eating and when another monk is ill. In the kitchen Saint Benedict states: “The brothers should wait on one another...” The same politeness is found in dining rooms around the world today. Waiters do not take a table’s order until the entire table is ready. Usually, table’s food is served at the same time and it is still considered polite to wait until e

This is a reminder that though one is sick they are still obligated to be humble to God as well as their caretaker. Saint Benedict also writes how the ill must not take advantage of their caretaker. As today when the ill asks their caretaker to do futile tasks, it is considered extremely impolite. Saint Benedict also reiterates how monks have an obligation towards the sick. Today, the same obligation is taught to us, when somebody is in the hospital it is consider both polite and a good deed. These tasks are completed by the individual but its purpose is to better the community.

“If a brother is found to be stubborn, disobedient, proud or a murmurer, or at odds with the Holy Rule, or scornful of his elders’ directions, he should be admonished by his superiors...he shall be subject to excommunication... ”

verybody has been served before one commences eating. Saint Benedict continues the chapter by listing the when it is acceptable for a monk to be waited upon:

“Every age and intelligence should be treated in a suitable manner. Youths who are at fault... shall receive just punishment... so that they may be healed ”

“...No one is to be excused from the kitchen duty unless he is ill... let the weaker brothers have help [in their kitchen duties] to keep them from sorrow.... Let the remainder serve each other in charity.... After competing his weekly kitchen chores the monk should clean on Saturday. ”

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