{"product_id":"humility-rules-saint-benedicts-twelve-step-guide-to-genuine-self-esteem","title":"Humility Rules: Saint Benedict's Twelve-Step Guide to Genuine Self-Esteem","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book could not be more perfect. The author shares with C.S.Lewis his rare talent of taking profound thought and turning it into the language ordinary people understand. Many have tried to do as Lewis did, but of those who have achieved it, Fr Augustine is the most successful. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- Walter Hooper\u003c\/b\u003e, Literary Adviser to the Estate of C.S.Lewis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy apostolate has worked with many thousands of teens and young adults. I know how real self-esteem challenges are for them. Fr. Augustine's book is a good antidote to this. It is full of practical, relevant advice based on a rule that's been road-tested for 1,500 years. I highly recommend this refreshing and engaging read!\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e-- Curtis A. Martin\u003c\/b\u003e, Founder and CEO of FOCUS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith warmth, wit, and honesty, \u003ci\u003eHumility Rules\u003c\/i\u003e presents a fascinating window into the way of the monk, showing how St. Benedict's wisdom enables us to find freedom in Christ wherever we make our home. The depth of this book's spirituality makes it an engaging introduction to the Benedictine way for readers of any age. \u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- \u003c\/b\u003eDawn Eden\u003c\/b\u003e, Author, \u003ci\u003eRemembering God's Mercy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecular culture loves things monastic like monk-made bread and calming meditation. But the heart of the Benedictine life is humility. This deceptively light hearted book offers a series of enlightening contrasts to make humility an attractive proposition today. This is an excellent introduction to truthful living for a culture steeped in illusions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDom Christopher Jamison, \u003c\/b\u003eMonk, Writer, Broadcaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumility rules. It really does! This fun and insightful look at the Rule of Saint Benedict brings ageless wisdom to everyday life. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book! Then ask God to help you live it. For in His kingdom, the way down is truly the only way up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- Joanna Weaver\u003c\/b\u003e, best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eHaving a Mary Heart in a Martha World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ Augustine Wetta, O.S.B.\u003c\/b\u003e, is a monk of Saint Louis Abbey. He serves as the Director of Chaplaincy at the Saint Louis Priory School, where he teaches English and Theology, and coaches rugby. During his spare time, Father Augustine supervises the juggling team, cultivates carnivorous plants, raises carpenter ants, and surfs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Benedict's fifth-century guide to humility offers the antidote to the \u003cbr\u003eepidemic of stress and depression overwhelming modern young adults. But the \u003cbr\u003elanguage of \u003ci\u003eThe Rule \u003c\/i\u003eby Saint Benedict is medieval, and its \u003cbr\u003emost passionate advocates are cloistered monks and nuns. How then does this \u003cbr\u003eancient wisdom translate into advice for ordinary people?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e With candor, \u003cbr\u003ehumor, and a unique approach to classical art, Father Augustine, a high school \u003cbr\u003eteacher and coach, breaks down Saint Benedict's method into twelve pithy steps \u003cbr\u003efor finding inner peace in a way that can be applied to anyone's life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing upon his own life experiences, both before and after becoming a \u003cbr\u003eBenedictine monk, the author explains every step, illustrating each chapter with \u003cbr\u003ecolor reproductions of sacred art that he has embellished with comic flourishes. \u003cbr\u003eThe winsome combination is sure to keep readers from taking themselves too \u003cbr\u003eseriously--which is already a first step on the path to humility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eWetta, J Augustine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ Augustine Wetta, O.S.B.\u003c\/b\u003e, is a monk of Saint Louis Abbey. He serves as the Director of Chaplaincy at the Saint Louis Priory School, where he teaches English and Theology, and coaches rugby. During his spare time, Father Augustine supervises the juggling team, cultivates carnivorous plants, raises carpenter ants, and surfs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wetta, J Augustine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ignatius Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2017-10-05\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Young Adult Nonfiction \/ Social Topics \/ Self-Esteem \u0026amp; Self-Reliance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Humility|Religious aspects|Christianity|Benedict|Benedictines|Spiritual life|Catholic Church\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.7 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781621641490\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781621641490\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ignatius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52425839837465,"sku":"SP-9781621641490","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781621641490_spiral.png?v=1779488394","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/humility-rules-saint-benedicts-twelve-step-guide-to-genuine-self-esteem","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}