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“This is the water that David thirsted for, just as the deer ‘pants for the water brooks’ (Ps 42:1) rather than thirsting for the poison of snakes. This is because the water granted by the grace of the Holy Spirit is living water. It purifies the inner parts of the mind and washes away every sin of the soul while removing the resistance of hidden sins.” St. Ambrose #Samaritanwoman #LivingWater #Godsgift #HolySpirit #neverthirst #truesatisfaction #forgiveness #change #sinnertosaint #fourthSundayofLent #Lent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #fasting

“This is the water that David thirsted for, just as the deer ‘pants for the water brooks’ (Ps 42:1) rather …