Humility Rules: Saint Benedict's Twelve-Step Guide to Genuine Self-Esteem

by J. Augustine Wetta

Overview

Saint Benedict's fifth-century guide to humility offers the antidote to the epidemic of stress and depression overwhelming modern young adults. But the language of The Rule by Saint Benedict is medieval, and its most passionate advocates are cloistered monks and nuns. How then does this ancient wisdom translate into advice for ordinary people?

With candor, humor, and a unique approach to classical art, Father Augustine, a high school teacher and coach, breaks down Saint Benedict's method into twelve pithy steps for finding inner peace in a way that can be applied to anyone's life.

Drawing upon his own life experiences, both before and after becoming a Benedictine monk, the author explains every step, illustrating each chapter with color reproductions of sacred art that he has embellished with comic flourishes. The winsome combination is sure to keep readers from taking themselves too seriously—which is already a first step on the path to humility.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681497877
Publisher:	Ignatius Press
Publication date:	10/16/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	188
Sales rank:	450,624
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

J Augustine Wetta, O.S.B., is a monk of Saint Louis Abbey.  He serves as the Director of Chaplaincy at the Saint Louis Priory School, where he teaches English and Theology, and coaches rugby.  During his spare time, Father Augustine supervises the juggling team, cultivates carnivorous plants, raises carpenter ants, and surfs.

Table of Contents

Introduction 11

Saint Benedict's Ladder of Humility 21

Step 1 Fear of God 27

Step 2 Serf-Denial 39

Step 3 Obedience 51

Step 4 Perseverance 63

Step 5 Repentance 75

Step 6 Serenity 87

Step 7 Self-Abasement 99

Step 8 Prudence 111

Step 9 Silence 123

Step 10 Dignity 135

Step 11 Discretion 147

Step 12 Reverence 159

Conclusion 171

Acknowledgments 175

Illustration Sources 177