Listen, My Son (the opening words of Benedict's Rule) breaks the Rule
into small daily portions and provides commentary specifically geared to
help men be better husbands and parents. Without underestimating the
emotional, spiritual, and physical demands of fatherhood, Longenecker
also holds up the joys of developing a strong bond with God--one that
nurtures the individual man, and that provides him with the ability to
grow himself and his family in faithfulness, service, and love.