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St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility: Step 12
Sober Catholic | July 11th 2008 by Paul S
At long last we finally come to the final step in St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility, the 12th. It says that a person should always manifest humility in their actions as well as in their heart. In all one's doings the person must be mindful of their s read more
St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility: Step 11
Sober Catholic | July 10th 2008 by Paul S
The 11th Step on St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility is that one should speak gently and without laughter, seriously and with modesty; briefly and reasonably, without raising one's voice.I believe this Step is about showing fundamental respect for othe read more
St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility: Step 10
Sober Catholic | July 9th 2008 by Paul S
The 10th Step on St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility is that one not be given to ready laughter.This may seem rather unimportant unless you consider that a too quick reply to something with laughter may make you sound foolish or disrespectful. We've al read more
St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility: Step 9
Sober Catholic | July 8th 2008 by Paul S
The Ninth Step on St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility is that one should control their tongue and remain silent, not speaking unless asked a question.This is one where we can sufficiently modify for our use as sober alcoholics, not living in a monaster read more
St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility: Step 8
Sober Catholic | July 7th 2008 by Paul S
The 8th Step of St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility is that a monk does only what is endorsed by the common rule of the monastery and the example set by the superiors.You join a group, whether it's a job or a church softball team, no matter, you just read more
St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility: Step 7
Sober Catholic | July 7th 2008 by Paul S
The Seventh Step of the Ladder of Humility is that a person not only admit outwardly but is also inwardly convinced that one is inferior to all and of less value.This is rather similar to the previous Sixth Step. The two go hand-in-hand, it seems t read more
St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility: Step 6
Sober Catholic | July 5th 2008 by Paul S
The Sixth Step on the Ladder of Humility is that a person be content with the lowest and most menial treatment, and regards themselves as a poor and worthless worker in whatever task given.This seemingly goes contrary to modern psychobabble regarding read more
St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility: Step 5
Sober Catholic | July 4th 2008 by Paul S
The Fifth Step on St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility is that a person does not conceal any sinful thoughts, or any wrongs committed in secret, but humbly confesses them.The Step was intended for monks to do this in respect to his abbot (man who is in read more
St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility: Step 4
Sober Catholic | July 3rd 2008 by Paul S
Yesterday I mentioned that the Third Step on St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility is about obedience and that the next step tells you how to deal with it as "obedience" is alien to today's worldly people bent on personal self-determination.OK, the Fourt read more
St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility: Step 3
Sober Catholic | July 2nd 2008 by Paul S
The 3rd step on St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility may be especially troublesome to those not prone to humility, or who are too rooted in the ways of the world.It says that a person should submit to their superior in all obedience for the love of God, read more
St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility: Step 2
Sober Catholic | July 1st 2008 by Paul S
The second step on the Ladder of Humility is that a person should not love his own will nor take pleasure in satisfying their own desires.This is very similar to the Third Step of 12 Step recovery movements: Made a decision to turn our will and our l read more
St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility: Step 1
Sober Catholic | June 30th 2008 by Paul S
In St. Benedict's Rule, the first step on his ladder of humility is that one must always keep the fear of God before one's eyes.As I have said earlier, "fear" isn't raw, naked terror, but more along the lines of respect. After all, who is God? He is read more
St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility
Sober Catholic | June 28th 2008 by Paul S
This is just a heads-up to announce another days-long project for this blog. I am going to start a 12 day long meditation on St. Benedict's "12 Step Ladder of Humility". I think I mentioned this back in my first post in January 2007 as something I wa read more
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