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Happy Solemnity of #StBenedict. Many artists have been inspired by #StGregory's account of Benedict of Norcia's eventful life. Here are a few highlights from a lovely German series that pulls off the trick of telling a narrative in a single frame. Here is Farewell to the World 1/
Maurus Walks On Water 2/
The Goths were often up to no good... Here is The Discovered Ruse #SaintBenedict 3/
These were troubled times. Food could be in short supply... Two Hundred Sacks Of Flour... #MonteCassino 4/
Its prominent position meant that #MonteCassino always attracted attention, sometimes unwelcome... the monastery was comprehensively destroyed in 570, 883, 1799, 1944. The latest Italian government restoration is an extraordinary feat of national will. The saint foresees... 5/
Another Goth, not shown in a good light; he can't pull the wool over Benedict's eyes... A Single Glance 6/
A very poignant moment with his sister: Benedict's Last Meeting With #Scholastica 7/
#Benedict abounded in grace & insight. Here his vision is verified by local testimony. The Vision of the World & the Death of Germanus 8/
#Benedict leaves the earth in a way that strengthens his followers. He is the patron saint of a happy death, so well worth getting to know. He Prophesises The Day Of His Death 9/
#StBenedict had a great eye for a location. We see that at #Subiaco, the other 11 nearby sites & #MonteCassino. His #Cistercian sons & daughters would take it to another level. Subiaco remains charged with Benedict's presence. 10/
Several episodes show #StBenedict defeating evil actions & intentions in a very direct way. Hence he has become the saint most invoked 4 the Christian's protection against evil. The 2-sided #BenedictineMedal invokes his/God's protection with initial letters. #BeingBenedictine 11/
#StBenedict has become the special patron of a happy death, perhaps bcos he died calmly facing heaven, arms raised in prayer. To finish, some words of Pope #StJohnPaulII; & a recent icon written by the wonderfully gifted #SilviaDimitrova 4 #WorthAbbey #BeingBenedictine 12/ end
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