St. Benedict's 12 Steps of Humility

Did you know that the first 12-step program was written in the early 6th century? As part of his rule for monks, St. Benedict emphasized the virtue of humility. Benedict envisioned 12 degrees, or steps of humility, a ladder that we are to climb in order to attain heaven. This week, after a rundown of news items, we'll look at chapter seven of the Rule of St. Benedict, and begin to climb the ladder.