Humility Matters

Author : Mary Margaret Funk
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814634905

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Humility Matters by Mary Margaret Funk Pdf

Humility Matters makes the claims that humility is for a disciple of Jesus Christ what enlightenment is for a Buddhist, realization for a Hindu, surrender for a Muslim, and righteousness for a Jew. It is the unmistakable character of one who has accepted the vocation to undertake the spiritual journey. It is at the core of our experience of life in Christ. Meg Funk guides readers deeper into a life of humility by following the movement of what the early Christians called the four renunciations: to renounce our former way of life, our thoughts of our former way of life, our self-made thoughts of God, and our self-made thoughts of ourselves. With the help of the compelling examples of St. Benedict, St. Teresa of Jesus, and St. Therese of Lisieux, Funk shows the way to ongoing conversion of mind, heart, and way of life. Mary Margaret Funk is a Benedictine nun of Our Lady of Grace Monastery, Beech Grove, Indiana. From 1994 through 2004, she served as executive director of Monastic Interreligious Dialogue, which fosters dialogue among monastics of the world's religions. In addition to the volumes of the Matters Series, she is the author of Islam Is…: An Experience of Dialogue and Devotion and Into the Depths: A Journey of Loss and Vocation.

Author : John Norsworthy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Humility
ISBN : 0473563355

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Why Humility Matters by John Norsworthy Pdf

Author : Mary Margaret Funk
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780814635131

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Humility Matters by Mary Margaret Funk Pdf

Humility Matters makes the claims that humility is for a disciple of Jesus Christ what enlightenment is for a Buddhist, realization for a Hindu, surrender for a Muslim, and righteousness for a Jew. It is the unmistakable character of one who has accepted the vocation to undertake the spiritual journey. It is at the core of our experience of life in Christ. Meg Funk guides readers deeper into a life of humility by following the movement of what the early Christians called the four renunciations: to renounce our former way of life, our thoughts of our former way of life, our self-made thoughts of God, and our self-made thoughts of ourselves. With the help of the compelling examples of St. Benedict, St. Teresa of Jesus, and St. Therese of Lisieux, Funk shows the way to ongoing conversion of mind, heart, and way of life. Mary Margaret Funk is a Benedictine nun of Our Lady of Grace Monastery, Beech Grove, Indiana. From 1994 through 2004, she served as executive director of Monastic Interreligious Dialogue, which fosters dialogue among monastics of the world's religions. In addition to the volumes of the Matters Series, she is the author of Islam Is... An Experience of Dialogue and Devotion and Into the Depths: A Journey of Loss and Vocation.

Author : Hendrickson Publishers
Publisher : Hendrickson Publishers
Page : 1634 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-17
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9781598567052

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Everyday Matters Bible for Women-NLT by Hendrickson Publishers Pdf

"Created in partnership with Kyria.com, Christianity Today's women's magazine, this Bible includes articles and reflections from today's foremost Christian thinkers. Their words of encouragement and wisdom alongside the NLT will help readers understand and apply the various spiritual practices found throughout the Bible"--Flap p. [1] of dust jkt.

Author : Keengwe, Jared
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799852698

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Handbook of Research on Diversity and Social Justice in Higher Education by Keengwe, Jared Pdf

There is growing pressure on teachers and faculty to understand and adopt best practices to work with diverse races, cultures, and languages in modern classrooms. Establishing sound pedagogy is also critical given that racial, cultural, and linguistic integration has the potential to increase academic success for all learners. To that end, there is also a need for educators to prepare graduates who will better meet the needs of culturally diverse learners and help their learners to become successful global citizens. The Handbook of Research on Diversity and Social Justice in Higher Education is a cutting-edge research book that examines cross-cultural perspectives, challenges, and opportunities pertaining to advancing diversity and social justice in higher education. Furthermore, the book explores multiple concepts of building a bridge from a monocultural pedagogical framework to cross-cultural knowledge through appropriate diversity education models as well as effective social justice practices. Highlighting a range of topics such as cultural taxation, intercultural engagement, and teacher preparation, this book is essential for teachers, faculty, academicians, researchers, administrators, policymakers, and students.

Author : Mary Margaret Funk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Humility
ISBN : OCLC:826865948

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Humility Matters for Practicing the Spiritual Life by Mary Margaret Funk Pdf

Author : Mary Margaret Funk
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814634912

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Lectio Matters by Mary Margaret Funk Pdf

Lectio divina is a way of praying by sustained immersion into a revelatory text. While Scripture is the classic place of encounter with God, the text could also be the book of life or the book of nature. InLectio Matters, respected spiritual guide Meg Funk accompanies the reader in exploring the various levels of lectio divina as taught by the ancient church writers and by sharing her own long experience. By means of this wisdom both ancient and new, lectio divina can become our burning bush, a real encounter with the living God, in which we take off our sandals and bow our brow to the ground.

Author : John L. Hennessy
Publisher : Stanford Business Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1503608018

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Leading Matters by John L. Hennessy Pdf

Scholar, engineer, philanthropist, leader. In this new book, former Stanford President John Hennessy draws on his experience as an educator and technology entrepreneur to offer thoughtful and visionary guidance on leadership and service.

Author : James Balmes
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783385244511

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Letters to a Sceptic on Religious Matters by James Balmes Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Author : Jennifer Clement
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-03
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781317071174

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Reading Humility in Early Modern England by Jennifer Clement Pdf

While humility is not especially valued in modern Western culture, Jennifer Clement argues here, it is central to sixteenth- and seventeenth-century understandings of Christian faith and behavior, and is vital to early modern concepts of the self. As this study shows, early modern literary engagements with humility link it to self-knowledge through the practice of right reading, and make humility foundational to any proper understanding of human agency. Yet humility has received little critical interest, and has often been misunderstood as a false virtue that engenders only self-abjection. This study offers an overview of various ways in which humility is discussed, deployed, or resisted in early modern texts ranging from the explicitly religious and autobiographical prose of Katherine Parr and John Donne, to the more politically motivated prose of Queen Elizabeth I and the seventeenth-century reformer and radical Thomas Tryon. As part of the wider 'turn to religion' in early modern studies, this study seeks to complicate our understanding of a mainstream early modern virtue, and to problematize a mode of critical analysis that assumes agency is always defined by resistance.

Author : Bonnie B. Thurston
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814688328

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Shaped by the End You Live For by Bonnie B. Thurston Pdf

To understand the life and thought of Thomas Merton, one must understand him as a monk. After introducing his vocation and entrance into the Trappist order, this book highlights some of his basic spiritual presuppositions. Relying primarily on Merton's writing, Bonnie B. Thurston surveys his thought on fundamental aspects of monastic formation and spirituality, particularly obedience, silence, solitude, and prayer. She also addresses some of the temptations and popular misunderstandings surrounding monastic life. Accessible and conversational in style, the book suggests how monastic spirituality is relevant, not only for all Christians, but also for serious spiritual seekers.

Author : Rob Nielsen,Jennifer A. Marrone,Holly S. Ferraro
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136494055

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Leading with Humility by Rob Nielsen,Jennifer A. Marrone,Holly S. Ferraro Pdf

The media is saturated with images of leaders as powerful, headstrong individuals, who are certain of their position and willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their organizational goals or personal ambitions. In reality, far too often, a leader’s ego gets in the way of sound decision making, adversely affecting the organization and the individuals involved. This insightful book, based on cutting edge research, advances a new model for understanding effective leadership. Nielsen, Marrone and Ferraro advocate the idea of leading with humility, a trait that is rarely discussed and frequently misunderstood. Humble leaders consider their own strengths, weaknesses and motives in making decisions, demonstrating concern for the common good, and exercising their influence for the benefit of all. Leading with Humility offers students and leaders clarity in understanding the connection between leadership and humility, and teaches them how to enhance their own abilities to become better leaders.

Author : Andrew Kerr
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781483468181

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The Humility Imperative: Why the Humble Leader Wins in an Age of Ego by Andrew Kerr Pdf

Leaders continue to fail at an alarming rate at the highest levels of business, politics, sports, and entertainment. Many of these failures are the result of self-inflicted wounds brought on by a lack of character. Against a rising tide of narcissism and ego, humility has quietly re-emerged as the crucial leadership quality for the twenty-first century knowledge economy. Andrew Kerr, a certified expert on change management and leadership, blends powerful storytelling with the latest research to reveal how humility creates a distinct competitive advantage for individual leaders and their organizations. Learn how to: Proactively increase your personal level of humility Avoid the catastrophic humiliations that can occur when egos go unchecked Develop employees and get the most out of teams Build genuine trust with employees, peers, and business partners...

Author : Anthony Ekanem
Publisher : Anthony Ekanem
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-10
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9783963132858

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The Power of Humility by Anthony Ekanem Pdf

Words have enormous power. They can make us erupt into laughter or bring tears to our eyes. They can influence, inspire, manipulate and shock. They can build, and they can destroy. Some words have different effects on different people. One such word is humility. It is one of those words that are seldom in neutral gear. Some, like me, love the word and all it stands for. Some almost fear it and interpret it synonymously with lack of self-confidence or timidity. Humility is one of the virtues often mentioned in our everyday life. But what is humility? And is it a virtue? The dictionary defines humility as modesty, lacking pretence, not believing that you are superior to others. An ancillary definition includes: "Having a lowly opinion of oneself, meekness". An interesting dichotomy is that, often, the higher people rise, the more they have accomplished, the higher the humility index. Those who achieve the most brag the least, and the more secure they are in themselves, the more humble they are. There is also an understated humility of everyday people we work with who have the ability to get the job done without drawing attention to themselves. Witness the employee who is working at his computer into the late hours, purely motivated by a keen sense of duty, the executive assistant who stays after 5:30pm on a Friday night in an empty office to await a courier, or the manager who quietly cancels an important personal event to fly out of town to attend to the company's business. This is akin to the philanthropist who gives an anonymous donation. In this book, we will take a critical look at the subject matter of humility, the false assumptions people often make regarding it, and how it is an important quality for everyone to have. We will also provide you tips on how to exercise humility in your everyday life. Happy reading!

Author : Angela Sebaly
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119331803

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The Courageous Leader by Angela Sebaly Pdf

Tap into everyday courage for extraordinary results The Courageous Leader presents a much-needed reminder for leaders everywhere: it takes courage. Courage is not just about heroic acts in grandiose situations—it's about everyday, solid-as-a-rock support and leadership that motivates, inspires, and delivers. It's about taking a risk on a great idea, and it's about seeing opportunities in the day-to-day. Courageous leaders aren't necessarily the bold "Navy SEALS" of the workplace; they're the everyday people who lead steadily through rough waters. They don't seek out discomfort, but accept it as part of the process when it occurs, and still deliver exceptional results. This book shows you how to tap into your courage reserves and build your steel. Real stories of everyday leaders show you how it's done, and provide a new lens for seeing real strength in adversity—and practicing it yourself. Tough situations do arise, but great leaders show courage every day. Keeping your strength in reserve for the big problems leaves you operating at less-than-full capacity the rest of the time—and your people deserve better. This book shows you how to exercise courage every day in small situations to build the unshakeable foundation of a great leader. Move beyond your comfort zone Develop your ability to focus through tough times Tap into your natural courage and hone your leadership ability Leverage your strength in situations large and small The more you exercise courage, the stronger it gets; this book shows you how to use it every day to more effectively navigate small challenges—when the big problems arise, you'll face them with The Courageous Leader.