Second Sunday of Easter

Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Rule of Saint Benedict, Chapter 61

How Pilgrim Monks Are To Be Received

If a pilgrim monastic coming from a distant region
wants to live as a guest of the monastery,
let him be received for as long a time as he desires,
provided he is content
with the customs of the place as he finds them
and does not disturb the monastery by superfluous demands,
but is simply content with what he finds.
If, however, he censures or points out anything reasonably
and with the humility of charity,
let the Abbot consider prudently
whether perhaps it was for that very purpose
that the Lord sent him.

If afterwards he should want to bind himself to stability,
his wish should not be denied him,
especially since there has been opportunity
during his stay as a guest
to discover his character.