15K views · 730 reactions | “Ora et labora” is a Latin phrase meaning “pray and work” and is the motto of the Benedictine Order. It signifies the monastic practice of a balanced life that combines both spiritual devotion and active labor, emphasizing that work and prayer are integral parts of the same devotion to God. The principle, popularized by the Rule of Saint Benedict, promotes a life of integrating contemplation with action, rather than idleness. #benedictines #monks #catholic #franciscan