240 Inspirational Quotes on Humility: Quotes That Lead to Humility

Rev. Fr. Peter Obinna Umekwe

nov 2009 · Xlibris Corporation

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The quotations in this book cut across continents, the living and dead, cultures, races and religions. This shows that humility is tangibly universal...I recommend this book to all and sundry especially, young people and students. - Fr. Chukwudi O. Callistus Onwere. Humility is a subject often neglected and this book reminds us of its importance. Fr. Peter teaches us how to replace the pitfalls of pride with humility, gratitude and grace. This book inspires and challenges us to be true children of God. - Mrs Mary Beth Smith. William Shakespeare wrote of humility in dozens upon dozens of lines in his plays. In classical times, Sophocles wrote of Oedipus journey from arrogance to humility. In modern times, T.S. Eliot commented that, humility is the most difficult of all virtues to achieve. - Mrs Patricia Heintzelman.

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Father Peter Obinna Umekwe hails from Umuode Nsulu in Isiala Ngwa LGA, Abia State, Nigeria. He was born on May 25, 1968 to Mrs. Elizabeth Janet Umekwe and Late Chief Nicholas Umekwe. A priest of the Catholic Diocese of Aba, Nigeria. Ordained on July 14, 2001. In his studies he has HND in Mass Communication, B.A. in philosophy, B.A. in theology, M.A. in pastoral communication, and Certificate in Italian Language. In his journalism career, he has been the Deputy Editor of Thinker Magazine, Bigard Enugu, (1995); Editor-in-Chief of Torch Magazine, Bigard Enugu, (2000-2001); and Editor-in-Chief of the Rex Newspaper, Aba Diocese, (2001-2006). In his pastoral assignments, he has been a Parochial Vicar, CKC Aba, (2001-2006); Communications Director, Aba Diocese (2001-2006); Co-Vocations Director, Aba Diocese, (2006), and presently, he is the Administrator of St. John Parish Condon, Oregon since 2007.