Catholic Minute
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Catholic Minute
The Poisoned Cup of St. Benedict
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Catholic story from the life of St. Benedict and a famous moment from early Christian monastic history.
In this Lent Daily episode we share a striking story from Catholic tradition. During a meal, a cup is placed before St. Benedict — and a simple blessing reveals something no one in the room expected.
This moment from the life of St. Benedict reminds us that faithfulness to God does not always mean winning a conflict. Sometimes fidelity means trusting God, remaining calm, and walking away.
St. Benedict would later found communities of Benedictine monks and write the Rule of St. Benedict, shaping Christian monastic life for centuries.
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