It is useless to subdue the flesh by abstinence, unless one gives up his irregular life, and abandons vices which defile his soul.
BENEDICT OF NURSIARun while you have the light of life!
More Benedict of Nursia Quotes
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Be careful to be gentle, lest in removing the rust, you break the whole instrument.
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Girded with faith and the performance of good works, let us follow in his [Jesus] paths by the guidance of the Gospel.
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Prayer ought to be short and pure, unless it be prolonged by the inspiration of Divine grace.
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Run while you have the light of life!
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The first step of humility is unhesitating obedience which comes naturally to those who cherish Christ above all.
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The sleepy like to make excuses.
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Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed in manual labor at certain times, at others, in devout reading.
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And let them first pray together, that so they may associate in peace.
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Listen and attend with the ear of your heart.
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It is time now for us to rise from sleep.
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Idleness is an enemy of the soul.
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Receive willingly and carry out effectively your loving father’s advice, that by the labor of obedience you may return to Him from whom you had departed by the sloth of disobedience.
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Listen carefully, my child, to your master’s precepts, and incline the ear of your heart.
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Every age and degree of understanding should have its proper measure of discipline.
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There is nothing better to display the truth in an excellent light, than a clear and simple statement of facts.
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