The inspiration of Divine Grace (XX)
CHAPTER XX. Of Reverence at Prayer 25 Feb. 27 June. 27 Oct. If, when we wish to make any request to men in power, we...
With few and reasonable words (VII:11)
8 Feb. 9 June. 9 Oct. The eleventh degree of humility is, that when a monk speaketh, he do so gently and without laughter, humbly,...
His face was as it were hidden (VII:1)
CHAPTER VII. Of Humility 25 Jan. 26 May. 25 Sept. The Holy Scripture crieth out to us, brethren, saying: “Every one that exalteth himself shall...
A school of the Lord’s service (Prologue 7)
7 Jan. 8 May. 7 Sept. We have, therefore, to establish a school of the Lord’s service, in the setting forth of which we hope...
A quarter of an hour a day
Catherine–Mectilde de Bar (1614–1698) was a spiritual mother and counselor to the Duchess of Orleans, Marguerite of Lorraine (1615—1672). In the course of their long...
