In the most fundamental way, the monk's search for God unfolds in the context of fraternal life in community. Fully aware that a monastic community is made up of a "wide variety of temperaments," Saint Benedict fashioned his rule so that both formal and informal elements assist the monk not only in his fellowship with Christ, but also in his fellowship with his brother monks. At Saint Anselm, the monks formally pray together daily and work for a common apostolate, the College; but they also recreate together, eat together, and share the joys and sorrows of those who share a common home and life.