St. Theophan the Recluse on Self-Abasement

From vanity and conceit arise a host of proud thoughts, which are abhorrent to God. Self-knowledge and the experience of our insignificance can be of help here. We should often bring to mind mistakes we’ve made in the past and criticize ourselves over them.https://t.co/laumv3b2wr

— OCN (@MyOCN) January 13, 2021

Is this excessive? Humility must be balanced by trust in God and His work in us?

Institutional Clericalism is Opposed to Humility

Despite his denunciation of clericalism, Francis embodies it as much as his opponents, real or imaginary.

On not whining https://t.co/FbY8a4VSXH

— The Lamp (@thelampmagazine) October 22, 2020

The Lamp

Foraging and Gratitude

Mark Lewis believes food should be hard work. “People need to be more thankful for the things they have," says the forager and retired professor. https://t.co/wMCbokoLpS

— Modern Farmer (@ModFarm) October 20, 2020

The Litany of Humility

In this episode Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure (unironically) discuss the virtue of humility and the Litany of Humility--a favorite prayer of the last century. What about the virtue of humility is so foundational? Why is this prayer so challenging? pic.twitter.com/ApyMJQFTV4

— Godsplaining (@godsplaining) July 30, 2020

Conquering Pride

Love of enemies...

Why We Have to Suffer

Fools for Christ

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The Struggle for Holiness

William Cavanaugh on Humility

Faith and Humility

No Master of Theology is 100% Correct?

Does God permit theologians to make some errors for the sake of their humility and for the sake of ours, so that we recognize that no human teacher has all of the answers? If this is the case then how does this affect our understanding of what teaching [of theology] is? It is not just recognizing that some teachers are better than others (authorities) and going over their reasoning but we also have to return to the sources as another check?

Humility... the Beginning

Elder Moses the Athonite (†) speaks for the significance of humility and its relationship with all virtues.http://pemptousia.com/video/elder-moses-the-athonite-humility-the-foundation-of-all-virtues/

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Sunday, April 10, 2016

Elder Moses the Athonite

http://pemptousia.com/video/elder-moses-the-athonite-humility-the-foundation-of-all-virtues/

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Friday, November 20, 2015

Humility and Apatheia

Think about these words from Abba Isaac: "A humble man is never rushed, hasty, or agitated, never has any hot or...

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Friday, May 1, 2015

Because I Have to...

Post by Orthodox Christian Network.

Had a very brief discussion with someone about prayer a couple of years ago; what reason should we give for praying? Yes, prayer should be motivated by caritas, but even if caritas is present in us as an infused habit, we nonetheless have to bring ourselves to prayer sometimes (especially during periods of spiritual aridity), whether it is because one recognizes that it is a duty of the virtue of religion, or because it is morally necessary as a means to God.

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Humility

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Pertinacious Papist: "LikeMe@facebook.com/Humility"

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An Explanation of the The Litany of Humility: Three Aspects of Humility