Surf these sites: Catholic Encyclopedia: ORDER OF PREACHERS -- An extensive article about several branches of the Dominicans, including their history. Franciscan Archive -- Collection of documents about St. Francis and the Order of Friars Minor. Mendicants -- History of mendicant monks. Rule of Saint Augustine [Dr. Jack Pezja] -- Written about the year 400, the Rule of St. Augustine is one of the earliest guides for religious life. Full text. The Augustinian Order -- A history of the Augustinians. The Cistercians and the Trappists. -- Comprehensive information in the Cistercians in history and in the modern day. The Rule of Benedict -- The sixth century monastic rule that became pre-eminent in the West. Versions are provided here in Latin, English, German, French and other languages, along with supporting material.
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