Quote for the Day: Mortification of the Mind

[Shin]

'The sanctity of a man lies in the breadth of three fingers, (the forehead) that is to say, in mortifying the understanding, which would fain reason upon things.'

St. Philip Neri

.. how much progress have you made today? 

[Brigid]

Considering that so much of what a person hears on the Catholic radio appeals very strongly to reason, this is refreshing to hear.


(BTW does this mean that a person with a tall forehead has the opportunity/responsibility for increased sanctity? )

[Bailey2]

.. how much progress have you made today? 

not much