Our Rule

St. Benedict's Rule is a practical and spiritual guide to living according to Gospel teachings. It is central to the spirituality and life of the Companions. Rather than developing a completely new Rule for the community, the Companions have chosen to remain faithful to the original Rule as established by St. Benedict in the Sixth Century AD. The Companions of OLW use Judith Sutera's inclusive translation & commentary. 

"This gender-neutral translation is true to the original text but provides an alternative for individuals and groups who prefer such a version over the masculine language of the original as it was written for St. Benedict’s monks. It also offers some background into the context in which it was written, as well as reflections on its meaning for contemporary life, making it a resource for those encountering the Rule for the first time or those who have cherished it for years."