Humility: The Foundation Of The Spiritual Life

Humility: The Foundation Of The Spiritual Life is a book written by Canice, a Catholic priest, that explores the importance of humility in the spiritual journey. The book is divided into three main sections: the nature of humility, the practice of humility, and the fruits of humility.In the first section, Canice delves into the meaning of humility, explaining that it is not self-deprecation or self-hatred, but rather a recognition of one's limitations and a willingness to serve others. He also highlights the dangers of pride and how it can hinder spiritual growth.The second section focuses on practical ways to cultivate humility, such as through prayer, self-reflection, and acts of service. Canice emphasizes the importance of surrendering one's will to God and trusting in His plan.In the final section, Canice discusses the fruits of humility, including peace, joy, and a deeper relationship with God. He also warns against the pitfalls of false humility and encourages readers to strive for genuine humility.Overall, Humility: The Foundation Of The Spiritual Life is a thoughtful and insightful guide for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual life through the practice of humility.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.