The Rule of St Benedict Chapter 54
Whether a monk ought to receive letters or tokens
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On no account is it permitted for a monk to receive from his parents, or from anyone, or from his brothers, either letters, tokens or any small gifts whatsoever, or to give any such thing withou…
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