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“What he means is strict discipleship. Even if desires press hard they rage in vain. Since the power of the Spirit is such, let us live according to it, and let us be content with it.” ~ St. John Chrysostom #crucifytheflesh #lent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“What he means is strict discipleship. Even if desires press hard they rage in vain. Since the power of the …

“Give the body its natural need from the material, and nothing more. If the body began to lust for the material and love it in a way that will get it out of the spiritual range, then the spiritual person will discipline their body and bring it into subjection. Which means to make oneself a slave for the spirit and not to be separated from it in conducting itself.” – The Thrice Blessed Pope Shenouda III #crucifytheflesh #lent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Give the body its natural need from the material, and nothing more. If the body began to lust for the …