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

ISBN: 162164149X

Author: Wetta, J. Augustine

Condition: New

Saint Benedict's fifth-century guide to humility offers the antidote to theepidemic of stress and depression overwhelming modern young adults. But thelanguage of The Rule by Saint Benedict is medieval, and itsmost passionate advocates are cloistered monks and nuns. How then does thisancient wisdom translate into advice for ordinary people?With candor,humor, and a unique approach to classical art, Father Augustine, a high schoolteacher and coach, breaks down Saint Benedict's method into twelve pithy stepsfor 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 aBenedictine monk, the author explains every step, illustrating each chapter withcolor reproductions of sacred art that he has embellished with comic flourishes.The winsome combination is sure to keep readers from taking themselves tooseriously-which is already a first step on the path to humility.