St. Benedict of Nursia, Patron of Europe and Father of Western Monasticism
Almighty and everlasting God, your precepts are the wisdom of a loving Father: Give us grace, following the teaching and example of your servant Benedict, to walk with loving and willing hearts in the school of the Lord’s service; let your ears be open to our prayers; and prosper with your blessing the work of our hands; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Update: Here’s a link to Pope St. Gregory the Great’s Hagiography of Benedict (Book II of the Dialogues).
