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Title: Quote for the Night: Self-indulgence
Post by: Shin on March 02, 2012, 07:51:07 PM
'When the desiring aspect of the soul is frequently excited, it implants in the soul a habit of self-indulgence which is difficult to break. When the soul's incensive power is constantly stimulated, it becomes in the end cowardly and unmanly. The first of these failings is cured by long exercise in fasting, vigils and prayer; the second by kindness, compassion, love and mercy.'

St. Maximos the Confessor


Title: Re: Quote for the Night: Self-indulgence
Post by: Shin on March 02, 2012, 07:53:05 PM
A Lenten quote!