Humility: Thirty Short Meditations - Lent

by Richard F. Clarke

As Lent is a time for humbling ourselves, it is above all a time for meditating on humility. The following pages, which present under some of its various aspects this primary and most necessary virtue, are based in great measure on the beautiful little treatise issued by Our Holy Father Pope Leo XIII on this subject. These meditations will leave the reader who uses them from the beginning of Lent free to turn, during Passion Week and Holy Week, to the Sacred Passion of Jesus Christ.

34 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 19, 2012

About the author

Richard Frederick Clarke (1839-1900)

Reviews

[Galicius · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pride is what bars us from grace when we may most need it. Humility is what keeps us from God’s friendship. It was pride that drove devils to hell. God’s help comes with humility. Jesus said “Lean of Me for I am meek and humble of heart.” (Matthew 11. 29)

Father Clarke explains what humility is not before explaining what it is. We need not disown our talents and abilities. Downgrading ourselves before others can be a sign of pride. Admitting discouragement also points to our concern with our accomplishment rather than interest in glorifying God.

Humility was better defined by Saints Bernard and Thomas. A complete knowledge of ourselves will tell us how low we are considering our faults. We must also accept and be satisfied with our finding about ourselves. It isn’t easy as our nature is opposed to it but it is something nevertheless possible.

[Gil Michelini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dense little book to explore an important topic.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good for any time of year! Excellent reminders...