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Now, therefore, after ascending all these steps of humility, the monk will quickly arrive at that perfect love of God which casts out fear.  Through this love, all that he once performed with dread, he will now begin to observe…

The twelfth step of humility is that a monk always manifests humility in his bearing no less than in his heart, so that it is evident at the work of God, in the oratory, the monastery, or the garden, on…

The eleventh step of humility is that a monk speaks gently and without laughter, seriously and with becoming modesty, briefly and reasonably, but without raising his voice.  Rule of St. Benedict For Saint Benedict, an inner logic holds in the…

The tenth step of humility is that he is not given to ready laughter, for it is written: “Only a fool raises his voice in laughter.” Rule of St. Benedict This is not an easy part of the rule to…

The ninth step of humility is that a monk controls his tongue and remains silent, not speaking unless asked a question, for Scripture warns, “In a flood of words you will not avoid sinning,” and “A talkative man goes about…

The eighth step of humility is that a monk does only what is endorsed by the common rules of the monastery and the example set by his superiors. Rule of St. Benedict The eighth degree of humility has very subtle…

The seventh step of humility is that a man not only admits with his tongue but is also convinced in his heart that he is inferior to all and of less value, humbling himself and saying with the Prophet: “I…

The sixth step of humility consists that a monk is content with the lowest and most menial treatment, and regards himself as a poor and worthless workman in whatever task he is given.  The Rule of St. Benedict Saint Benedict…