Category: Mectilde de Bar

Of the Appointment of the Abbot (III)

22 Dec. Let him keep his own frailty ever before his eyes, and remember that the bruised reed must not be broken. And by this...

The third degree of humility

31 Jan. 1 June. 1 Oct. The third degree of humility is, that a man for the love of God submit himself to his superior...

The first degree of humility (IV)

29 Jan. 30 May. 29 Sept. Let us be on our guard, then, against evil desires, since death hath its seat close to the entrance...

The first degree of humility (VII:2)

27 Jan. 28 May. 27 Sept. Let him consider that he is always beheld from heaven by God, and that his actions are everywhere seen...