The first degree of humility is prompt obedience.

Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed in manual labor at certain times, at others, in devout reading.

Before all, and above all, attention shall be paid to the care of the sick, so that they shall be served as if they were Christ Himself.

He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.

The first step of humility is unhesitating obedience which comes naturally to those who cherish Christ above all.

Whenever you begin any good work you should first of all make a most pressing appeal to Christ our Lord to bring it to perfection.

He should first show them in deeds rather than words all that is good and holy.