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  Word of God  
 
Learn from me,
for I am meek and humble of heart.
Jesus; Matthew 11:29
 


Learn to love humility, for it will cover all your sins.

 
St. Anthony of Padua, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness,
humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12
 


Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves
above others, and in not seeking
to be esteemed above them.

 
St. Francis de Sales, 17th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Lord...
you save the humble.
2 Samuel 22:28
 


Always humble yourself lovingly before God and men,
because God speaks only to those who are truly humble
and enriches them with his gifts.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
God gives grace to the humble.
1 Peter 5:5
 


Always humble yourself lovingly before God and before men,
because God speaks only to those who are truly humble
and he enriches them with his gifts.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Let us cast off the works of darkness
and put on the armor of light.
Romans 13:12
 


Be sure that your progress is in virtue,
true faith, and right living.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
God opposes the proud,
but gives grace to the humble.
James 4:6
 


Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above others,
and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.

 
St. Francis de Sales, 17th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Whatever you do,
do all for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
 


Idleness is the enemy of the soul.

 
St. Benedict, 6th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Happy is the one
who has found wisdom.
Proverbs 3:13
 


For wisdom or prudence to abound in you:
confess your sins, give thanks and praise,
and have edifying speech.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

 

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