62 The twelfth step of humility is that a monk should always make known his humility to those who see him, not only in his heart but also in his very body, 63 that is, at the Work of God, in the oratory, in the monastery, in the garden, on the road, in the field, or wherever he sits, walks or stands, with his head ever bowed and his gaze fixed on the earth. 64 Considering himself at all times guilty of his sin, he should consider himself as already brought before the fearful judgment, 65 saying to himself in his heart always what the publican said in the Gospel with his eyes fixed on the earth:
Lord, I am not worthy, I a sinner, to raise my eyes to heaven. (Luke 18:13)
66 And again with the Prophet:
I am bowed down,
and I am humbled in every way. (Pss 38:7-9; 119:107)
67 Therefore, when he has ascended all these steps of humility, the monk will soon arrive “at that love” which, “when perfect, casts out fear” (1 John 4:18). 68 Through this love, everything which he was keeping before out of dread, he will begin to keep without effort, as though naturally, and from habit. 69 He will do it no longer out of fear of hell, but for the love of Christ, and because of good habit itself and delight in virtue.
70 Through the Holy Spirit, the Lord will deign to make this manifest in his workman, now cleansed from evil ways and sins.
