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...Even in our life in the Spirit, we should not always expect ourselves to be like athletes ready to break records; rather, we should accept our frailties with equanimity.

...The moral values depend also on our effort; but because we can do nothing without God, they too may be called theological, in a way.

...Self-control exercised without discernment results in introversion.  Temper self-control with self-gift.

...Commandments are external while charism is internal.  There exists a tension between the two.

...Purification of the memory, rectification of the reason and unification of the will are necessary for Divine union.

...Chastity is loving others with a love transfigured by an intense love for Christ.

...Virtue begins at keeping the commandments and progresses towards the beatitudes.

...If we don't assimilate what is said, even the best preacher becomes ineffective.

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