St. Benedict had his eyes not on the world, but on eternity. In this stunning 17th-century painting by Juan de Valdés Leal, we see the founder of Western monasticism caught in a moment of divine vision. As angels lift the world toward heaven, Benedict beholds the Most Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—bathed in light and glory. On the table before him are the tools of his vocation: His Rule, the foundation of monastic life A skull, reminding us of the brevity of life A rosary and crucifix, anchoring him in Christ A chalice, pointing to the source of his strength—the Eucharist This is what it looks like to live with heaven in mind. As we celebrate his feast on July 11, may we remember that sanctity isn’t about escape—it’s about orientation. Where are your eyes fixed? #StBenedict #OraEtLabora