A Lay Cistercian reflects on Chapter 4 and how it transforms you from self to God. Chapter 4 refers to the Rule of St. Benedict (480-547 AD) http: //www.ben.edu/center-for-mission-and-identity/resources/ rule-of-st-benedict.cfm Lay Cistercians follow the same the Rule of St. Benedict as interpreted by Cistercian monks and nuns. Lay Cistercians are not monks or nuns, they live in the world, have families, attend local Faith Communities, have jobs...