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EPISODE · Nov 16, 2022 · 26 MIN

Day 24: Mortification for Purification (Introduction to the Devout Life)

from Catholic Classics · host Ascension

In today’s episode, Saint Francis de Sales addresses the importance of external mortifications and, in particular, the practice of fasting and sleeping. He explains that mortification is a tool for purification. Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand discuss the importance of putting to death the desires in our lives that have become idols. To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics or text "INTRO" to 33-777.

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