more books than they had room for. Why so many? Obviously, Christianity is a faith grounded in a sacred book: the Bible. But over the centuries, so many additional writings, filled with insight, encouragement, and devotion, have come along that truly can enrich any spiritual seeker’s desire to understand the wisdom of the ages. Among monks and nuns, one of the greatest of such writings is The Rule of Saint Benedict, composed early in the sixth century and designed to help with the practical issues