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« on: May 27, 2010, 05:42:20 AM »
'He who does that which is displeasing to himself has discovered the secret of pleasing God.'

St. Anselm of Canterbury
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« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2010, 10:34:23 PM »
Like not reaching out for that piece of candy, in order to offer it up. Difficult but pleasing to God. Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2010, 09:29:45 AM »
Quote from: Patricia on May 27, 2010, 10:34:23 PM
Like not reaching out for that piece of candy, in order to offer it up. Difficult but pleasing to God. Smiley

I like that!

Or in my case, if it's the wrong candy, eating it!  Grin
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« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2010, 09:44:50 AM »
Oh, you mean eating something you dislike to offer it up?  Shocked  Like coffee without sugar, maybe?
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« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2010, 09:49:12 AM »
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Oh, you mean eating something you dislike to offer it up?  Shocked  Like coffee without sugar, maybe?

Oh yes! Or going further.

Eating awful tasting stuff is more mortification for me than not eating good stuff often enough!
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« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2010, 07:19:22 PM »
'At table, especially where there are guests, we ought to eat every kind of food, and not say, "I like this," and "I do not like that."'

St. Philip Neri
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« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2010, 10:10:26 AM »
I need to learn this lesson!  Cheesy
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« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2010, 01:55:20 PM »
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'At table, especially where there are guests, we ought to eat every kind of food, and not say, "I like this," and "I do not like that."'

St. Philip Neri

I'm ok with that. I love all food.. Smiley.. OK.. except anchovies!   :'(
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« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2010, 02:39:16 PM »
A fortunate fellow! Or maybe not so lucky, you only have one thing to eat for mortification!  Grin
 
Maybe if you overdo the spice?

Or maybe.. the anchovies?
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« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2010, 02:46:17 PM »
Quote from: Shin on May 30, 2010, 02:39:16 PM
A fortunate fellow! Or maybe not so lucky, you only have one thing to eat for mortification!  Grin
 
Maybe if you overdo the spice?

Or maybe.. the anchovies?


At the thought of anchovies a hair shirt is beginning to look appealing  cross prayer
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« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2010, 02:58:11 PM »
I feel the same way about the V-8, buddy.

I suppose you could call it mortification in a can.
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