Idleness is the enemy of the soul. And therefore, at fixed times, the brothers ought to be occupied in manual labor; and again, at fixed times, in sacred reading.<\/p>\n
Rule of Benedict<\/i><\/p>\n
Read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest.<\/p>\n
Book of Common Prayer<\/i><\/p>\n
Christian devotional reading helps us find intimate union with God, its motivation being to love God with all our heart, mind, and will.<\/p>\n
Jonathan Edwards<\/i><\/p>\n
Read to refill the wells of inspiration.<\/p>\n
Harold J. Ockenga<\/i><\/p>\n
If you would benefit, read with humility, simplicity and faith, and never seek the fame of being learned.<\/p>\n
Thomas \u00e0 Kempis<\/i><\/p>\n
In all things I sought quiet, and found it not save in retirement and in books.<\/p>\n
Thomas \u00e0 Kempis<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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