CONTENTS

     Introduction, by Alice von Hildebrand

     Author’s Introduction

1. The Readiness to Change

2. Contrition

3. Self-Knowledge

4. True Consciousness

5. True Simplicity

6. Recollection and Contemplation

7. Humility

8. Confidence in God

9. Striving for Perfection

10. True Freedom

11. Blessed Are They Who Hunger for Justice

12. Holy Patience

13. Blessed Are the Peacemakers

14. Holy Meekness

15. Holy Mercy

16. Holy Sorrow

17. Holy Sobriety

18. True Surrender of Self

     Biographical Note

     Notes