Post published by MarinoBigFan1984
One thing I’m trying to do to help me on this journey is to really embrace many traditions of the church that reinforce chastity. Two of these I am finding the most helpful are prayer and penance. I’m gone back to praying only on my knees and giving myself penances aimed at discomfort. A little suffering is good for the soul
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Saskia Simone
This is good thinking, but don't overlook the value of the involuntary sufferings that come your way, too. These have enormous value in growing virtue. Prayers for your success, brother x
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Longinus
The daily sufferings that come your way and which are offered to God in a spirit of charity are waaay more profitable than any self-imposed penances, because they do not have our wills attached to them.
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Djebeq
I would disagree with Longinus. Involuntary suffering has as much value as forced love. "Mortification of the senses" is something to look into.
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Djebeq
Of course we must respond to all suffering in a welcoming way. I do think even though there is an abundance of involuntary suffering, that we cannot truely follow Christ to Calvary unless we willingly sacrifice our comforts.
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