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  ON SUNDAYS, LET ALL OCCUPY THEMSELVES IN READING
  by St. Benedict of Nursia
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Summary: On Sundays, everyone should engage in reading, except those
with appointed duties, to avoid idleness and cultivate a meaningful
activity.

Topics: "Sabbath Rest", "Christian Discipline"
Scripture References: Proverbs 31:27, Galatians 6:2, Philippians 2:4, Colossians 3:23, 1 Thessalonians 5:14

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St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of occupying oneself in
reading and various duties on Sundays, highlighting the need to avoid
idleness and negligence. He advises that those who are weak or sickly
should be given tasks or crafts that keep them busy without
overburdening them, showing compassion and consideration for their
limitations.

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On Sundays, let all occupy themselves in reading,

except those who have been appointed to various duties.

But if anyone should be so negligent and shiftless

that she will not or cannot study or read,

let her be given some work to do

so that she will not be idle.

Weak or sickly sisters should be assigned a task or craft

of such a nature as to keep them from idleness

and at the same time not to overburden them or drive them away

with excessive toil.

Their weakness must be taken into consideration by the Abbess.

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