Ascetic Practices and Bodily Mortifications

"At all times, a constant habitual moderation is better than occasional excessive abstinence, alternated with great indulgence"In this episode we roll through chapter 23 of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Here he provides guidance on the practice of asceticism and fasting. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!