Tag: modesty
The deadly weight of pride
But how shall we, casting off the deadly weight of pride, descend to saving humility? lf such an aim governed our conduct under all circumstances, we should not overlook the least detail on the ground that we would suffer no harm therefrom. The soul comes to take on a resemblance to its preoccupations and it… Read More ›
Little Motifications are the most important
Louis de Montfort points out that interior mortifications are more important than exterior ones, even though the latter are not to be disregarded. The conquest of selfishness, or self-will, is the greatest challenge. Even the good results of difficult practices of mortification may be spoiled by self-seeking. Hence he recommends that all exterior acts of… Read More ›
On Modesty
Malice, or any other passion that has taken root in your heart, has a tendency – in accordance with the infallible law of evil – to discharge itself outwardly. This is why it is usually said of an evil or angry man that he has vented his anger upon another person or upon another object…. Read More ›