Twelve Steps to Inner Freedom: Humility Revisited

by Joan D. Chittister

This practical, yet profound guide to "right living" re-examines the timeless 12-Step program of Saint Benedict. Step by step, Joan Chittister shows how humility can bring harmony to the soul and peace to the world

Genres: Theology

82 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Joan Daugherty Chittister, O.S.B., is an American Benedictine nun, theologian, author, and speaker. She has served as Benedictine prioress and Benedictine federation president, president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, and co-chair of the Global Peace Initiative of Women.

Reviews

[Stacy Marian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know how this book came to be in my possession. I found it in a time of struggle and decided to read it. Not only did I read it, but I studied it. I wrote out the words that I found value in and ended up handwriting 21.5 pages. The thing that stands out to me the most from the book is the encouragement to be open to the wisdom that surrounds us instead of being set in our ways and our finite belief systems. I have been practicing receptivity to my environment - opening my mind and allowing myself to contemplate others' ideas and to embrace opportunities that I might not have before this reading. Should you find this book in your possession, I hope you are open to its wisdom. It is not a book I can imagine giving to anyone. Because of its nature, I think it has to be something that you choose for yourself.

[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shortly after I was introduced to Benedictine spirituality in 2012, I found Joan Chittister. The title to this book was intriguing to me since I've been walking the recovery road for a while.

In The Twelve Steps to Inner Freedom: Humility Revisited Joan does a remarkable job breaking down Saint Benedict's 12 steps of Humility into easily applied life principles. I've read this book twice and use it regularly as a resource. I also enjoy Joan's blog and other books which you can find here: http://joanchittister.org.

Beautifully descriptive! She is one of my favorite authors today. I highly recommend everything by Joan Chittister!

[Irene Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reread for Chapter 7 on Humility leading up to tomorrow's meeting.