Description

Dr. Felix Podimattam is one of the best-known moral theologians in India & outside. Besides his full time job as a professor, he finds time to write books at an amazing rate. He has authored 136 books.Besides his Masters degree in Political Science from Mysore, he holds a Licentiate in Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, & subsequently a Doctorate in Moral Theology from the Alphonsian Academy, Rome. His post-doctoral studies were pursued in Washington, DC, USA. At present he is professor of Moral Theology at St. Francis Theological College, Kottayam, Kerala, India.

INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER
ONE. NATURE OF HUMILITY
1. Insights from Scripture
2. Insights from St. Thomas
3. Insights from Other Authors
4. Insights from Ladislas Roros’
Understanding of Humility
5. Insights from Theological Reasons
5.1. Humility is Antithesis of Pride
5.2. Humility is Truth
5.3. Humility is Self-Acceptance
5.4. Humility is Self-Criticism
5.5. Humility is Wisdom
CHAPTER TWO
NATURE OF HUMILITY: ALLIED TOPICS
1. Importance of Humility
2. Necessity of Humility
3. Foundations of Humility
3.1. Primary Foundations of Humility
3.1.1. Jesus as Supreme Humility
3.1.2. God the Father as Supreme Humility
3.1.3. God the Holy Spirit as Supreme Humility
3.2. Secondary Foundations of Humility
3.2.1. Kenosis of Blessed Virgin Mary
3.2.2. Kenosis of St. Joseph
3.2.3. Kenosis of the Saints
3.3. Other Foundations of Humility
3.3.1. We Are All Mixture of Good and Evil
3.3.2. The Grandeur of God
4. Degrees of Humility
5. Fruits of Humility
6. Signs of Humility
CHAPTER THREE
SELF-ESTEEM IS NOT PRIDE
1. Go for a Self-Image Transplant
2. Dignity A ffirmed! Protected! Redeemed!
3. Retreat, Regroup and Regain Your Peace of Mind
4. Tap into the Power of your Roots
5. Live! Love! And Lift Yourself – and Others
5.1. Revive Life — Deal with Anger Positively
5.2. Restore Life — Begin by Practicing Forgiveness
5.3. Release Life When It is Imprisoned
5.4. Revitalize Life
5.5. Love — the BigLifesaver
6. Love or Loneliness – It’s Your Choice
6.1. Fidelity: The Positive Alternative
6.2. Privacy – Pleasure – Pride – The Keys to
‘ Satisfying Sexuality
6.3. Self-Esteem is Boosted or
Busted in an Intimate Relationship
6.4. Search for Intimacy
7. The Pride of Earnership and Ownership
Experience and Enjoy It
8. How to Get Others to Hold You in High Self-Esteem
9. Self-Respect: Your Power and Your Glory
CONCLUSION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
ENDNOTES