For the wisdom of the flesh brings death, but that of the spirit brings life and peace, since the wisdom of the flesh is the enemy of God; it is not subject to God's law, nor can it be. And since the wisdom of the flesh is unable to bear the yoke of God's law, it cannot look upon it either, for its eyes are clouded with the smoke of pride.
The best penance is to have patience with the sorrows God permits. A very good penance is to dedicate oneself to fulfill the duties of everyday with … - Peter Damian
The best penance is to have patience with the sorrows God permits. A very good penance is to dedicate oneself to fulfill the duties of everyday with …
- Peter Damian
For the wisdom of the flesh brings death, but that of the spirit brings life and peace, since the wisdom of the flesh is the enemy of God; it is not … - Peter Damian
For the wisdom of the flesh brings death, but that of the spirit brings life and peace, since the wisdom of the flesh is the enemy of God; it is not …
He pours light into our minds, arouses our desire and gives us strength... As the soul is the life of the body, so the Holy Spirit is the life of our… - Peter Damian
He pours light into our minds, arouses our desire and gives us strength... As the soul is the life of the body, so the Holy Spirit is the life of our…
I scourge both flesh and spirit because I know that I have offended in both flesh and spirit. - Peter Damian
I scourge both flesh and spirit because I know that I have offended in both flesh and spirit.
And what more should I say since it expels the whole host of the virtues from the chamber of the human heart and introduces every barbarous vice as i… - Peter Damian
And what more should I say since it expels the whole host of the virtues from the chamber of the human heart and introduces every barbarous vice as i…
We hold our tongues in check because if they are undisciplined they empty the soul of the strength of heavenly grace, and weaken its healthful vigour. - Peter Damian
We hold our tongues in check because if they are undisciplined they empty the soul of the strength of heavenly grace, and weaken its healthful vigour.
Through a woman [Eve] a curse fell upon the earth; through a woman [Mary] as well there returned to the earth a blessing. - Peter Damian
Through a woman [Eve] a curse fell upon the earth; through a woman [Mary] as well there returned to the earth a blessing.
Truly, this vice is never to be compared with any other vice because it surpasses the enormity of all vices.... It defiles everything, stains everyth… - Peter Damian
Truly, this vice is never to be compared with any other vice because it surpasses the enormity of all vices.... It defiles everything, stains everyth…
Nobody can fight properly and boldly for the faith if he clings to a fear of being stripped of earthly possessions. - Peter Damian
Nobody can fight properly and boldly for the faith if he clings to a fear of being stripped of earthly possessions.
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