Be Small

Better To Give Than Receive

The truly humble person never seeks anything for themselves—but God will make sure that they gain all they need and more.

Proof of Godliness

Humility is a sign of godliness more than anything else. Everyone likes love and adores religious honor. But if they choose to be rejected by others for God’s sake, they are truly sincere.

Lowliness

"She was said never to utter a word with which fault could be found; never to make an excuse for herself, even though the Prioress would find fault with her for things she had not done. She never complained of anything, never by word or look did she hurt the feelings of anyone, never failed in obedience but did what she was commanded to do readily, perfectly and with joy. The most trifling thing we do, she was wont to say, is beyond all price if we do it for the love of God."
-V. Sackville-West
On Beatriz Onez, a Carmelite nun of the Sixteenth Century

The Way of Gentleness

Gentleness is not natural. It is learned and earned through difficulties with others.