SAINT BENEDICT

If any pilgrim monk come from distant parts, if with wish as a

guest to dwell in the monastery, and will be content with the

customs which he finds in the place, and do not perchance by his

lavishness disturb the monastery, but is simply content with what

he finds: he shall be received, for as long a time as he desires.

If, indeed, he find fault with anything, or expose it, reasonably,

and with the humility of charity, the Abbot shall discuss it

prudently, lest perchance God had sent for this very thing. But, if

he have been found gossipy and contumacious in the time of his

sojourn as guest, not only ought he not to be joined to the body of

the monastery, but also it shall be said to him, honestly, that he

must depart. If he does not go, let two stout monks, in the name of

God, explain the matter to him.

--_St. Benedict_

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