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A Christian is an imitator of Christ in thought, word and deed
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"A Christian is an imitator of Christ in thought, word and deed, as far as this humanly possible, and he believes rightly and blamelessly in the Holy Trinity."
St. John Climacus.
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the... more »
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Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also
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"'Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also' (Matt. 6:21) - either in divine or worldly thoughts and concerns. For this reason all should be detached and should devote themselves to God. If they live in the world, they can in this way attain at least some measure of understanding... more »
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There are four forms of wisdom
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"There are four forms of wisdom, first moral judgment, or the knowledge of what should and should not be done, combined with watchfulness of the intellect; second, self-restraint, whereby our moral purpose is safeguarded and kept free from all acts, thoughts and words that do not accord with... more »
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Those Who Realize >>> another ' gospel for the smart only ' post...
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' trust ' is a good work, Ps.37:3, and no one can be saved by doing good works of the Law, Gal.2:16.
the delusion in this post, as in all his other's, is that salvation is for the smart, only. this is
obviously what the poster is saying in his opening paragraph and subject line. too bad for all the... more »
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Hail Mary, Co-Redeemer...
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According to the Roman Catholic Church, Mary's sufferings were so intense that they brought her to
the very threshold of death. She, says the RCC, " participated with Jesus Christ in the very painful
act of redemption " Pope Pius XI, Explorata Res.
the above declaration by Pope Pius Xl, which certainly has no basis in Holy Scripture, is enough... more »
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We must never blame our birth, or anyone but ourselves
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"...we must never blame our birth, or anyone but ourselves, for our sinful actions, because if the soul chooses to be indolent, it cannot resist temptation."
St. Antony the Great.
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me."... more »
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