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« on: January 23, 2011, 12:26:30 AM »
'The way to Heaven is straight and narrow: they who wish to arrive at that place of bliss by walking in the paths of pleasure shall be disappointed; and therefore few reach it, because few are willing to use violence to themselves in resisting temptations. "The kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent bear it away" (Matt. 11:12). In explaining this passage, a certain writer says, "Vi queritur, invaditur, occupatur." It must be sought for and obtained by violence: he who wishes to obtain it without inconvenience, or by leading a soft and irregular life, shall not acquire it – he shall be excluded from it.'

St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
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'Flores apparuerunt in terra nostra. . . Fulcite me floribus. (The flowers appear on the earth. . . stay me up with flowers. Sg 2:12,5)
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« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2011, 04:33:24 PM »
Let me tell you, this is a quote that helps me to be motivated a good deal! Cheesy
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« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2011, 12:58:03 PM »
My dietary temptations could use a little violence. Cheesy
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« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2011, 05:38:06 PM »
Quote from: susanna on January 25, 2011, 12:58:03 PM
My dietary temptations could use a little violence. Cheesy

As could mine! Along with jumping to judgment.  Embarrassed
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« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2011, 05:51:50 PM »
Quote from: susanna on January 25, 2011, 12:58:03 PM
My dietary temptations could use a little violence. Cheesy

 happy roll rotfl
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