本尼迪克特ine values

Like our founders, Saint Martin's Abbey, a Catholic 本尼迪克特ine Order,  Saint Martin's University is guided by our 本尼迪克特ine heritage. The values described in St. 本尼迪克特 of Nursia’s guide, The Rule of St. 本尼迪克特, permeate the atmosphere at Saint Martin’s University. They can be felt in every building, 在每个办公室, in every classroom where the members of the Saint Martin’s community live in 服务 to one another and the world around them.

Below are some of those values, an interpretation of each, and its reference in the Rule of St. 本尼迪克特. You'll also find these values referenced across this website, as we do in our community, whenever we talk about programs, 部门, 和故事.

神的觉知

神的觉知

To look for God not in the abstract but in the ordinary events of every day. “We believe that the divine presence is everywhere.——《圣·路德. 本尼迪克特19

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Community 生活

To become who we are by our relationships with others. “让所有 things be common to all.——《圣·路德. 本尼迪克特33

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工作的尊严

To appreciate the dignity of work in God’s creation. "They live by the labor of their hands.——《圣·路德. 本尼迪克特48

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热情好客

To offer warmth, acceptance and joy in welcoming others. “让所有...be received as Christ.——《圣·路德. 本尼迪克特53

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正义

To work toward a just order in our immediate environment and in the larger society. "That in all things God may be glorified.——《圣·路德. 本尼迪克特57

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To hear keenly and sensitively the voices of persons and all created beings. “听...with the ear of your heart.——《圣·路德. 本尼迪克特 Prologue

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适度

To be content with living simply and finding balance in work, prayer and leisure. "All things are to be done with moderation.——《圣·路德. 本尼迪克特48

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和平

To strive for peace on all levels: with self, others and God. ——圣规. 本尼迪克特 Prologue

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Respect for Persons

To respect each person regardless of class, background or professional skill. "No one is to pursue what is judged best for oneself, but instead, what is better for someone else.——《圣·路德. 本尼迪克特72

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稳定

To cultivate rootedness and a shared sense of mission. "To stand firm in one’s promises.——《圣·路德. 本尼迪克特58

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管理

To appreciate and to care lovingly for all the goods of this place. "Regard all utensils as if they were the sacred vessels of the altar.——《圣·路德. 本尼迪克特31