Referring to St. Dominic’s final way of prayer, Benedict said the founder of the Order of Preachers would pray while traveling, crossing the valleys and hills, and contemplating the beauty of ...

St. Benedict balanced the scales of Christian spirituality by combining Ora et Labora — prayer and labor. In his revolutionary view, labor was dignified and worthy, not slavish or degrading.

Spiritually and socially, Albanese said the small St. Benedict’s community is continuing its worship services for those living on site, is devoting its prayers to all those affected by COVID-19 and is ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Pope Francis is asking for prayers for his predecessor, former Pope Benedict. The Vatican says the 95-year-old's health has worsened in the last few days. CBS3 spoke with ...

Pope Benedict XVI delivered his final public prayer ceremony Sunday to a crowd of thousands at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, amid rumors of a sex scandal brewing as he prepares to step down.

VATICAN CITY (CNN) -- Pope Benedict XVI delivered his final public prayer ceremony Sunday to a crowd of thousands at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. And he explained his decision to step down ...

The Benedictine lifestyle of Ora et Labora (Prayer and Work) dates from early 6th Century Italy, ... St. Benedict’s Abbey, Benet Lake, Wis. 53210, 414-396-4311, ...