Category: Rule of Saint Benedict

Patiently with a quiet conscience

1 Feb. 2 June. 2 Oct. The fourth degree of humility is, that if in this very obedience hard and contrary things, nay even injuries,...

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 second degree of humility

30 Jan. 31 May. 30 Sept. The second degree of humility is, that a man love not his own will, nor delight in fulfilling his...

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...