In what ways did this experience help you appreciate the monastic life that St. Benedict and his fellow monks were trying to live?

4. After your personal monastic day is over, write an essay of 600 words or more that does the following:

a. Write one (1) paragraph describing the “Rule” that you chose to follow, and explain briefly how well you kept to it throughout your day.

b. Write several paragraphs reflecting on your experience. What was this experience like for you? Was it easier or harder than you anticipated? What did you like about it, and what did you not like? In what ways did this experience help you appreciate the monastic life that St. Benedict and his fellow monks were trying to live?

What did you learn about yourself (and/or your spiritual life) from this experience? Is it something you would like to do again? Would you recommend it to your friends? Why or why not? Overall, what did you learn from this assignment?