St. Benedict is a perfect intercessor for us during Lent, as he is widely known for his own self-discipline that his monks tried to imitate.
St. Benedict is known as the founder of Western monasticism, and was highly regarded for his example of penance and self-discipline.
Hie example of holiness continues to inspire many religious men and women today in their daily struggle for self-mastery.
Here is a prayer by Dom Prosper Gueranger in his Liturgical Year that asks for St. Benedict's intercession during Lent.
