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Day 24: Mortification for Purification (Introduction to the Devout Life)
Day 24: Mortification for Purification (Introduction to the Devout Life)
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
In today’s episode, Saint Francis de Sales addresses the importance of external mortifications and, in particular, the practice of fasting and sleeping. He explains that mortification is a tool for purification. Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand discuss the importance of putting to death the desires in our lives that have become idols.
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To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics or text "INTRO" to 33-777.
Released:
Nov 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Day 4: Focus on God (Introduction to the Devout Life): Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand continue through four more meditations from St. Francis de Sales. These meditations focus primarily on sin, death, judgment, and hell. Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand explain how to keep these things in mind while also keeping our focus on God and his mercy. by Catholic Classics