For the care of the monastery's property in tools, clothing and other articles let the Abbess appoint sisters on whose manner of life and character she can rely; and let her, as she shall judge to be expedient, consign the various articles to them, to be looked after and to be collected again. The Abbess shall keep a list of these articles, so that as the sisters succeed one another in their assignments she may know what she gives and what she receives back. If anyone treats the monastery's property in a slovenly or careless way, let her be corrected. If she fails to amend, let her undergo the discipline of the Rule.

Christianity is a materialist faith. Unlike some other great faiths it does not despise the physical nor dismiss the needs of everyday life.

God is the creator of all and all that God created is good.

Where human materialism departs from God's intention is in its thoughtless and careless relationship with the material.

Each thing can be an object of or vessel for the Good, the Beautiful and the True.

But for each things sacramental potential to be fulfilled we must be mindful of it and its role in God's creation.

Above is St. Benedict Receiving Hospitality by Signorelli.