Tag Archives: Thomas Aquinas

Lust, Fasting & Self-Control

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Brother M

There is no satisfying lusts, even by a shower of gold pieces; he who knows that lusts have a short taste and cause pain, he is wise; even in the [supernal] pleasures [of the devas], he finds no satisfaction; the … Continue reading →

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Rite Fasting

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Brother M

“This is to be a lasting ordinance for you: On the tenth day of the seventh month you must deny yourselves and not do any work–whether native-born or an alien living among you – because on this day atonement will … Continue reading →

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Withdrawal, Retreat & Renunciation

Posted on November 3, 2007 by Brother M

. . . Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein. And when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast … Continue reading →

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