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God opposes the proud,
but gives grace to the humble. |
| James 4:6 |
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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above others,
and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
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St. Francis de Sales, 17th century
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Whatever you do,
do all for the glory of God. |
| 1 Corinthians 10:31 |
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Idleness is the enemy of the soul.
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St. Benedict, 6th century
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Happy is the one
who has found wisdom. |
| Proverbs 3:13 |
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For wisdom or prudence to abound in you:
confess your sins, give thanks and praise,
and have edifying speech.
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St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century
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| Seek humility. |
| Zephaniah 2:3 |
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The first step of humility
is to have a constant reverence for God
in front of our eyes.
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St. Benedict, 6th century
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Humble yourselves before the Lord,
and he will exalt you. |
| James 4:10 |
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The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey,
and those who nourish themselves with this honey
produce sweet fruit.
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St. Melito of Sardis, 2nd century
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| God gives grace to the humble. |
| 1 Peter 5:5 |
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The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey,
and those who nourish themselves with this honey
produce sweet fruit.
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St. Anthony of Padua, 13th century
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Lord of mercy,
give me the wisdom that sits at your throne. |
| cf. Wisdom 9:4 |
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Begin earnestly to search for God’s wisdom
in order to be fully mature, grown up, and responsible.
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Servant of God, Catherine Doherty, 20th century
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The Lord leads the humble
in what is right. |
| Psalm 25:9 |
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God’s favor brings humility,
and always leaves greater light
that we may understand the little that we are.
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St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century
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