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Furthermore, when they say that Christ taught that all men are not fit for celibacy, it is indeed true, and on this account not all are fit for the priesthood; but let the priest pray, and he will be ble to receive Christ's word concerning continence, as St. Paul says: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me," Phil. 4:13. For continence is a gift of God, Wisd. 8:21.
Rejoice ye humble, and exult ye poor, for yours is the kingdom of God if only ye walk in the truth. Psalm cxix. 137. Psalm xix. 9. Corinthians xiv. 33. Psalm xxi. 3. John xv. 19. Wisd. vi. 8. Revelation iv. 10; v. 14. Matthew xviii. 3. Philippians ii. 21. That all hope and trust is to be fixed in God alone
If works were not meritorious why would the wise man say: "God will render a reward of the labors of his saints"? Wisd. 10:17. Why would St. Peter so earnestly exhort to good works, saying: "Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence by good works to make your calling and election sure"? 2 Pet. 1:19. Why would St.
Nevertheless it is a good thing, if love as yet cannot restrain thee from evil, that at least the fear of hell should hold thee back. But he who putteth aside the fear of God cannot long continue in good, but shall quickly fall into the snares of the devil. Wisd. v. 1. Of the zealous amendment of our whole life
Hos. xiv. 5-7. Ps. lxxxi. 13-16. Ps. iv. 7. Ps. xvi. 6. Ps. xix. 10. Ps. xxviii. 7. Ps. lxv. 4. Easter. 1 John iii. 2. Rev. i. 14-16. Wisd. v. 2-5. Mental Prayer. "Pray without ceasing." 1 Thess. v. 17. There are two modes of praying mentioned in Scripture; the one is prayer at set times and places, and in set forms; the other is what the text speaks of, continual or habitual prayer.
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