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Much will be required
From one entrusted with much
Much more, when giv'n more

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-St Pope John Paul II
"There is no evil to be faced that Christ does not face with us.
There is no enemy that Christ has not already conquered.
There is no cross to bear that Christ has not already borne for us,
and does not now bear with us."

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St Benedict's 12 Steps of Humility: 12) The twelfth step of humility is that a monk always manifests humility in his bearing no less than in his heart, so that it is evident at the Work of God, in the oratory, the monastery or the garden, on a journey or in the field, or anywhere else. Whether he sits, walks or stands, his head must be bowed and his eyes cast down. [RB 7:62-63]
- Adopt a humble posture.

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St Benedict's 12 Steps of Humility:
11) The eleventh step of humility is that a monk speaks gently and without laughter, seriously and with becoming modesty, briefly and reasonably, but without raising his voice, as it is written: “A wise man is known by his few words.”
[RB 7:60-61]
- Speak clearly and plainly.

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St Benedict's 12 Steps of Humility:
10) The tenth step of humility is that he is not given to ready laughter, for it is written: Only a fool raises his voice in laughter (Sir 21:23)
[RB 7:59]
- Avoid frivolity.

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St Benedict's 12 Steps of Humility:
9) The ninth step of humility is that a monk controls his tongue and remains silent, not speaking unless asked a question, for Scripture warns, In a flood of words you will not avoid sinning (Prov 10:19), and, a talkative man goes about aimlessly on earth (Ps 139[140]:12)
[RB 7:56-58]
- Control one’s tongue.

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St Benedict's 12 Steps of Humility:
8) The eighth step of humility is that a monk does only what is endorsed by the
112 common rule of the monastery and the example set by his superiors.
[RB 7:55]
- Stay within the boundaries of the organization and role.

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St Teresa of Jesus (of Avila), OCD
- "Christ has no body now but mine. He prays in me, works in me, looks through my eyes, speaks through my words, works through my hands, walks with my feet and loves with me here.”

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St Benedict's 12 Steps of Humility:
7) The seventh step of humility is that a man not only admits with his tongue but is also convinced in his heart that he is inferior to all and of less value, humbling himself and saying with the Prophet: I am truly a worm, not a man, scorned by
106 men and despised by the people (Ps 21[22]:7). I was exalted, then I was humbled and overwhelmed with confusion (Ps 87[88]:16).
[RB 7:51-53
- Have a correct, but lowly estimation of self.

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St Benedict's 12 Steps of Humility:
6) The sixth step of humility is that a monk is content with the lowest and most
98 menial treatment, and regards himself as a poor and worthless workman in
99 whatever task he is given, 50 saying to himself with the Prophet: I am insignificant
100 and ignorant, no better than a beast before you, yet I am with you always (Ps
101 72[73]:22-23).
[RB 7:49-50]
- Be content with lowly and menial jobs.