Delve into the fascinating life of St. Benedict of Nursia, a pivotal figure in the sixth century who laid the foundation for Western monasticism. His most remarkable accomplishment, the Rule of St. Benedict, influenced countless monastic rules across the West. This intriguing podcast is based on one of the few ancient accounts of St. Benedicts life, found in Pope Gregory Is four-book series, Dialogues. Gregorys intimate account paints a spiritual portrait of a disciplined, gentle abbot, whose life and miracles were witnessed by his closest disciples. This episode is a captivating exploration of a medieval hagiography, presented as a dialogue between the Pope and his deacon Peter, with the aim of imparting spiritual lessons. Join us as we delve into St. Benedicts life, a journey adapted from Patrick Randalls summary of Wikipedia articles on St. Benedict and Gregorys Dialogues.
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01 - Life of St. Benedict by Pope Gregory I20 min 35 sec
02 - Life of St. Benedict by Pope Gregory I22 min 34 sec
03 - Life of St. Benedict by Pope Gregory I18 min 24 sec
04 - Life of St. Benedict by Pope Gregory I19 min 1 sec
05 - Life of St. Benedict by Pope Gregory I21 min 53 sec
06 - Life of St. Benedict by Pope Gregory I19 min 58 sec
07 - Life of St. Benedict by Pope Gregory I23 min 51 sec
08 - Life of St. Benedict by Pope Gregory I19 min 3 sec
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