St. Benedict and the Monks Who Saved Civilization | The Ave Maria Hour Deep Dive
Did a quiet monk really help save Western civilization?
In this Chesterton Radio deep dive, we explore the classic Ave Maria Hour dramatization of the life of St. Benedict and uncover the astonishing legacy of the man whose influence reached far beyond the walls of his monastery.
Together we’ll journey into the turbulent years following the fall of Rome, discover why Benedict’s simple Rule became one of history’s most influential books, and see how generations of monks preserved faith, learning, literature, music, agriculture, science, and culture during some of Europe’s darkest centuries…
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