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![St. Benedict’s Rule: Chapter 49
Although the life of a monk
ought to have about it at all times
the character of a Lenten observance,
yet since few have the virtue for that,
we therefore [...]](http://theasceticallife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/StBenedict-115x115.jpg "Benedict on Lent")
Benedict on Lent
Posted on March 15, 2011 | No CommentsSt. Benedict’s Rule: Chapter 49 Although the life of a monk ought to have about it at all times the character of a Lenten observance, yet since few have the virtue for that, we therefore [...] -
![“So long as we are buried in the wretchedness of our earthly nature these streams of ours will never disengage themselves from the slough of cowardice, pusillanimity and fear…how many [...]](http://theasceticallife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/teresaof-avila01-115x115.jpg "Humility’s Mansion")
Humility’s Mansion
Posted on March 8, 2011 | No Comments“So long as we are buried in the wretchedness of our earthly nature these streams of ours will never disengage themselves from the slough of cowardice, pusillanimity and fear…how many [...] -
![“It is not necessary that we should discover new ideas in our meditation. It is sufficient if the word as we read and understand it penetrates and dwells within us. [...]](http://theasceticallife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dietrich-bonhoeffer-115x115.jpg "Let the Word work")
Let the Word work
Posted on August 20, 2010 | No Comments“It is not necessary that we should discover new ideas in our meditation. It is sufficient if the word as we read and understand it penetrates and dwells within us. [...] -
![Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. - 1 Peter [...]](http://theasceticallife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ignatiusLion-115x115.jpg "Response to Malice")
Response to Malice
Posted on August 10, 2010 | No CommentsDo not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. - 1 Peter [...]
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