Chapter 24: Different degrees of severity in punishment

The severity of excommunication or any other punishment should correspond to the gravity of the fault committed, and it is for the superior to decide about the seriousness of faults. (From Ch. 24 of St. Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry, OSB, 1997.)

My response to a someone's behavior, which calls for corrective action, should be based on appropriateness, and being open to the dignity of the other person.  There's no room here for personal resentment, or overreaction, or a desire to control.