The Evangelization monk

Saint Benedict, the founder of the Benedictine monastic order, emphasized the importance of Lenten observance in his Rule for Monasteries. Here are some of the practices he recommended: 1. Fasting - Saint Benedict required his monks to fast during Lent. He recommended that they eat one meal a day, with no meat or wine, and that this meal should be taken in the afternoon. 2. Prayer - In addition to their regular prayer schedule, Saint Benedict instructed his monks to spend more time in prayer during Lent. This included reading scripture, attending liturgical services, and spending time in private devotion. 3. Almsgiving - Saint Benedict encouraged his monks to give to the poor during Lent. He wanted them to be generous and to share what they had with others. 4. Silence - Saint Benedict recommended that his monks observe greater silence during Lent. This was to help them focus on their spiritual lives and to avoid distractions. 5. Humility - Saint Benedict placed a strong emphasis on hum

1. Reflect on your sins and repentance - Take time to acknowledge your sins and ask for forgiveness during your Lenten prayers. 2. Meditate on the Passion of Christ - Think about the sacrifice and pain that Jesus went through for you and meditate on how that impacts your life. 3. Focus on gratitude - During this season of Lent, focus on being grateful for what you have in your life and thank God for his blessings. 4. Practice acts of charity and service - Spend time volunteering at a local food bank or helping out at a homeless shelter, so you can offer service to others. 5. Pray the Stations of the Cross - The Stations of the Cross is a powerful way to meditate on Christ's sacrifice and re-enact the journey that he made to Calvary. 6. Spend time in solitude and quiet reflection - Taking time to sit in silence and reflect on your spiritual journey can be a powerful way to deepen your Lenten experience. 7. Keep a Lenten journal - Use a journal to write down your thoughts, feelings,

Mt. 10:7-8 And preach as you go, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without pay, give without pay. A bible verse that talks about the importance of service to others. It says that those who are not willing to be servants are not worthy of being called disciples. The passage talks about how Jesus had a servant mentality and did everything he could to serve others. He went out of his way to help people and was never too busy for anyone. He would even wash their feet, which was usually an act reserved for slaves in the time period. This passage shows the importance of service in Christianity and how it should be modeled by Christians today. The catholic church has a long history of giving to the poor and helping those in need. It is one of their core beliefs to help others. They believe that Jesus Christ himself said that the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Therefore, they feel obligated to help those i

 I wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy and blessed new year. Brother Philip

 Mt 10:1 And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every infirmity.  Mt. 10:1 is one of the most influential verses in the bible as it has been translated and quoted by many authors as well as religious groups. Some religious groups such as Catholics like to use this verse to elaborate on how they should be leaders in their communities. They believe that they should not only be good people, but also good leaders who are capable of giving hope and healing to those who need it most. Jesus gave the twelve disciples authority to heal and cast out demons. In this biblical verse, we can see that Jesus gives his disciples power to heal and cast out unclean spirits. This is a sign that Jesus had given them the authority over unclean spirits and it can be interpreted as a demonstration of his strength. It is important to note that the Bible does not mention anything about where they might have gained t

Luke 9:1-6And he called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal. And he said to them, " Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics. And whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart. And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them." And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere. This passage is about Jesus giving authority to the Twelve Apostles. In this passage, Jesus is addressing the apostles and he commission them to preach in his name. We can see that Jesus give them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases. This commissioning of the Twelve apostles is a tradition found in three out of four gospels - Matthew, Mark, and Luke. And in each case, Jesus prohi