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The Temptation of St. Thomas Aquinas, Diego Velásquez (1599-1660), 1632, oil on canvas. Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro / Wikimedia Commons.

How to Flee from Impurity

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In the spiritual life, the soul must fight or die. The Spiritual Combat is your saintly guide to conquering sin and temptation by relying completely

Embrace the spirit of evangelic poverty by leaving all things for God's sake. Possess only life's necessities and be willing to go without for the love of God.

What Should We Do When Wounded By Sin?

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When you realize that you have been wounded by sin, whether through weakness or malice, do not lose your courage or become panic-stricken. Turn to

Explore our website and find solace in the face of adversity. Discover how to combat poisonous thoughts and aridities that hinder your progress. Learn from your mistakes and let God's teachings guide you towards personal growth and redemption. Embrace the transformative power of resilience.

The Unavoidable Battle: Fight or Die

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THE FIRST thing to do when you awake is to open the windows of your soul. Consider yourself as on the field of battle, facing

Sensible devotion is sometimes produced by dispositions of our nature, sometimes by artifices of the devil, and sometimes by an influx of grace. You may discern its origin in a particular case by studying the effects; for if no amendment follows,

Virtues are to be Acquired One at a Time and By Degrees

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Although a true servant of Jesus Christ, aspiring to the heights of perfection, should set no limits to his spiritual advancement, he should nevertheless exercise prudence as regards those excesses of fervor to which he is prone, and which at first seem feasible.