Synopsis "The Practice of Humility"
Humility is the greatest virtue in the spiritual life, the virtue which unlocks the graces of the Sacred Heartof Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It is the virtue by which we reach Heaven. It is the virtueOur Lord prized, for He is the greatest instructor of humility: "Learn of me, because I am meek andhumble of heart" (Matt. 11:29).In this marvelous work, Pope Leo XIII sets forth sixty counsels, little reflections, on how you can strive forthis most glorious virtue. And he concludes this book with some of the most beautiful quotes onhumility from some of the greatest saints. He wrote this powerful little work while serving as the Bishopof Perugia."Let the study of the knowledge of yourself, the fleeing from honors, and the love of humiliations, beyour weapons; and of these you should never divest yourself, no, not even for a single moment," saysPope Leo XIII. The pope further declares, "Holy Communion, by which we receive within our breasts invery substance the God made man and annihilated for love of us, is a wonderful school of humility and amost powerful means of acquiring it."Humility must be practiced daily in order to be acquired. Only a man of humility could write such aprofound work-a work, which will inspire you to battle the vice of pride with renewed vigor.
