a.

CHAPTER 20 : how holy Benedict knew the proud thought of one of his monks

b. Definition of terms

Venerable- someone proclaimed by the Roman Catholic Church to have attained the first
degree of sanctity or of an Anglican archdeacon

Cogitation -the action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation.

Forthwith- immediately; without delay

c. Highlights of the chapter or Miracles happened in the chapter

When the venerable Benedict saw the very sound of men's inward thoughts.

d. Moral lesson or values of the story

Nothing can be hidden from our almighty God, especially the thoughts that speak against him.
Only in due time will they be revealed.

a. CHAPTER 21 : of two hundred bushels of meal, found before the man of God’s cell.

b. Definition of terms
- Pusillanimity = the quality of being weak and cowardly
- Prophecy = a prediction or foretelling the future
- Preserve = maintain or to keep alive in existence

c. Highlights of the chapter or Miracles happened in the chapter

- Two hundred bushels of meal was found in sacks before his cell door, after no
more than five loaves were left for dinner.
- By the gift of the Spirit, they may know what they are by God’s Grace; and at
other times, destitute of the same Spirit, may understand what they are of
themselves
- He Breatheth where he will.

d. Moral lesson or values of the story

- God will help us in times of needs, and we shall not abuse the power of God on
wishing for substandard things; because God will provide anything for us as long
 as we are good with people around us. And we should have faith in God at all
times.

a. CHAPTER 22 : How, by vision, venerable Benedict disposed the building of the Abbey of
Taracina.

b. Definition of terms
Refectory: a room used for communal meals in a religious institution.
Conferred: have discussions; exchange opinions.

c. Highlights of the chapter or Miracles happened in the chapter

This chapter does not mention any miracles. Instead, the focus is on a spiritual event
where Saint Benedict gives specific instructions to the Abbot and Prior about a new abbey
regarding where to place different structures within the monastery in a dream or vision. It
emphasizes how Saint Benedict's closeness to God and spiritual direction enabled him to provide
crucial information to his followers through dreams or visions.

At first, Prior and Abbot questioned the vision and thought Saint Benedict would deliver
instruction in person as he had promised. They went back to him after he failed to show up
physically, and he told them that he had indeed kept his word by appearing to them in their
dreams. He gave them permission to construct the abbey in accordance with the ideas made clear
to them in their visions.

d. Moral lesson or values of the story

We must put our faith and trust into the spiritual guidance and our spiritual bond between God,
the father and ourselves. Just like Saint Benedict, his ability to give specific instructions through
a dream or vision. In this chapter, the vision that Saint Benedict delivered was doubted by the
Abbot and to the Prior, but they slowly got to believe in the direction that was given to them
through this event that they have encountered. Believing and trusting without doubting the word
of the Lord is a sense of strong faith to the Lord, as he helps us lead through by our vision to the
correct direction to what path to take.

Humility is our strength that allows us to identify our limitations and imperfections. Through
acceptance and understanding one another, we find peace in both ends. We embrace life's
uncertainties and acknowledge both ourselves and others with an open heart. Also in our faith, it
is a sense of openness, meaning we are willing to open our heart for the holy spirit to enter.
● CHAPTER 23 : of certain Nuns absolved after death.

● Definition of terms

Ignobility - is characterized by lowness, baseness, or meanness; suggests lack of

some essential high quality of mind or spirit.

Bridle - a piece of equipment utilized to direct a horse; is used to restrain, check,

curb, or control the horse’s movements.

Vouchsafed - to confer something in a way that’s secure; to grant or give

something in a gracious or condescending manner.

● Highlights of the chapter or Miracles happened in the chapter

The highlight of this chapter is the story of the two Nuns who were
excommunicated as they failed to change their behavior. Thus, after their death,
they were spotted rising from their tombs and exiting the church during the
mournful liturgy. They were not observed leaving the church again after the man
of God offered an oblation. Peter wonders how the man of God could have freed
those souls who were now before God's invisible judgment. Gregory states that
the man of God was endowed with the power of bound and losing by God.

● Moral lesson or values of the story

● The values that we can pick up on in this chapter is that an individual should be more
mindful of what they say and how they display their attitude, as well as to not provoke
another individual with their words.

a. CHAPTER 24 : of a boy that after his burial was cast out of his grave

b. Definition of terms

Beseeched - to beg for urgently or anxiously

Vouchsafe - to offer something in a condescending way.

c. Highlights of the chapter or Miracles happened in the chapter
- which they caused again to be put in, and again, the day following, they found it
as before. Then in great haste they went to the man of God, fell down at his feet,
and with many tears beseeched him that he would vouchsafe him that was dead
of his favour. To whom the man of God with his own hands delivered the holy
communion of our Lord's body, saying: "Go, and lay with great reverence this our
Lord's body upon his breast, and so bury him"

d. Moral lesson or values of the story

- even you are near/ depths of your death, God is with you to guide you in your
journey to heaven.

a. CHAPTER 25 : how a Monk, forsaking the Abbey, met with a dragon in the way.

b. Definition of terms

Admonitions - an act of giving precaution; advice with a hint of scolding.

Tarry - to cause a delay.

Venerable - a title conferred on a departed person who has acquired a certain

level of sanctity but has not yet been fully beatified or canonized.

c. Highlights of the chapter or Miracles happened in the chapter

The main highlight of the chapter is the monk who saw a dragon waiting to
devour him when he went outside, which in turn made the other monks who
didn’t see the dragon come to his rescue. The rescued monk then promised that
he would never again forsake the monastery and continued in his profession.

d. Moral lesson or values of the story

The lesson that can be learned in this chapter is that an individual shouldn’t be
fickle minded and should not give up easily. This chapter showed how a monk
who wanted to leave the Abbey was saved by the prayers of the holy man, that’s
why he promised never to forsake the monastery again. This chapter serves as a
lesson for us to persevere and listen to good admonitions. It also emphasizes the
imperativeness of having faith in God, as well as the power of prayer.