January 20
Benedict Ricasoli
Vallumbrosan monk
A twelfth-century monk of the Vallumbrosan Congregation in Tuscany, he lived at the monastery of Coltibuono.
Biography
He was distinguished by austerity, prayer, and recollection.
Practical advice
Voluntarily reduce noise and screen time today in order to foster recollection.
Example of
RecollectionAusterity