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Thus a true Benedictine must be at once a saint , a learned man , and an artist . '' `` And what is the daily life of Solesmes ? '' asked Durtal . `` Very methodical and very simple : Matins and Lauds at four in the morning ; at nine o'clock tierce , mass for the brethren , and sext ; at noon dinner ; at four nones and vespers ; at seven supper ; at half-past eight compline and deep silence . As you see , there is time for meditation and work in the intervals between the canonical hours and meals . '' `` And the oblates ? '' `` What oblates ?