On Old Men and Children
Mar. 16—July 16—Nov. 15
Although human nature itself is drawn to special kindness towards these
times of life, that is towards old men and children, still the authority
of the Rule should also provide for them. Let their weakness be always
taken into account, and let them by no means be held to the rigor of the
Rule with regard to food. On the contrary, let a kind consideration be
shown to them, and let them eat before the regular hours.