Again, only one this week, Benedict of Nursia [480 - c. 547], the founder of the Benedictine Order and patron saint of brandy, is always remembered on July 11th.
His major and considerable contribution to Christianity was the Benedictine Rule, an order for prayers and devotions that was originally used by members of his order [and is still so used by Benedictine monks and nuns worldwide], but became a manual for guided prayer used by all forms of Catholics and sacramental Protestants.
Benedict’s character, as Gregory points out, must be discovered from his Rule, and the impression given there is of a wise and mature sanctity, authoritative but fatherly, and firm but loving. It is that of a spiritual master, fitted and accustomed to rule and guide others, having himself found his peace in the acceptance of Christ.
In my monastic days, I lived under the modified Benedictine routine. It has remained my manner of daily devotion ever since as it accomodates days both easy and difficult, keeping one grounded in prayer and, in particular, works.