Category: Rule of Saint Benedict

The eleventh degree of humility

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,...

The tenth degree of humility

7 Feb. 8 June. 8 Oct. The tenth degree of humility is, that he be not easily moved and prompt to laughter; because it is...

The Fifth Degree of Humility

2 Feb. 3 June. 3 Oct. The fifth degree of humility is, not to hide from one’s Abbot any of the evil thoughts that beset...

The Fourth Degree of Humility

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,...