Chapter 1262

1 We warn the brothers and strictly command them not to leave books or other things with outsiders without the permission of their superior. And we desire those brothers who have done so to bring them back to the house or have them brought back, within six days of receiving this admonition.

2 Also, we likewise command brothers who have money entrusted to them for any reason not to lend or spend any of it or contract any debt, without their superior’s permission.

3 Also, regarding the admonition made in the acts of many [chapters] regarding hearing confessions or requiring those sent for any business carefully to watch over themselves and one another, we desire that this be better and more carefully observed.

4 Also, since previous chapters often warned brothers against using expensive clothing, we warn them to observe this warning very carefully.

5 Also, we warn priors or their vicars to see that the rule and constitutions are carefully observed, so that the visitators may find them observed. And we command the visitators to punish severely those who are negligent in this.

6 Also, we forbid all brothers to administer the sacrament of the Eucharist or of Extreme Unction to anyone outside the house of the brothers, and from hearing confessions of women in our churches at night.

7 Also, we command brothers not to eat meat when they are outside the house. And if they go to the baths, they should not eat meat there.

8 The diffinitor of the general chapter is br. Peter of Lucca, and his socius is br. Benvenuto of Serezana.