Way back in the 5th century barbarians were ravaging Rome and violence and chaos prevailed. St. Benedict and a small band of monks established a monastery just outside of Rome at Monte Cassino. Monasteries became oases of peace, learning, and prayer during the dark ages. It is these cells of resistance that some people feel preserved the Christian faith itself until the dark ages ended.
I'm certainly no St. Benedict, but I do endeavor daily to make our home a peaceful sanctuary of prayer and learning for our family. We feel it's an important part of preserving and passing along our Christian heritage to the girls.
So with this in mind we're off to begin a new week of work and prayer. May you also have a blessed one!
Valete,
(good bye)
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