Strictly speaking, one should not even rightly compare virginity to marriage because you cannot make a comparison between two things if one is good and the other evil.
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If a soul is not clothed with the teachings of the Church he cannot merit to have Jesus seated in him.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The teachings of the Church are essential for a soul to be worthy of embodying Jesus.
St. Jerome emphasizes the importance of religious teachings as a means to spiritually prepare one's soul. He suggests that without the guidance and principles provided by the Church, a person cannot be deemed worthy to carry the essence of Jesus within them, highlighting the deep connection between faith and moral character.
Themes
SoulTeachingsChurchJesusFaith
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about the importance of faith, one could reference St. Jerome's quote to encourage listeners to engage deeply with Church teachings.
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