Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-294) and index.

The art of spiritual poverty : "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven" -- The art of spiritual self-mutilation : "If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away" -- The art of spiritual commitment : "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the Kingdom of God" -- The art of spiritual self-crucifixion : "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me" -- The art of spiritual martyrdom : "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me" -- The art of spiritual love : "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven." -- The art of spiritual forgiveness : "If you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins" -- The art of spiritual self-loathing : "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters, yes, even his own life, he cannot be my disciple" -- The art of spiritual discernment : "Judge not, or you too will be judged" -- The art of spiritual self-assessment : "Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven" -- The art of spiritual surrender : "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light"