Mortification shapes believers for their eternal home, ensuring they reflect the holy character demanded by God in both this life and the life to come (1 John 3:2-3). Summary. Mortification …

Mortification in Christian theology refers to the subjective process of Sanctification. It means the 'putting to death' of sin in a believer's life. ( Colossians 3:5) Reformed theologian J.I. Packer …

The Twofold Nature of Mortification. The virtue of mortification is twofold, exterior and interior. Exterior mortification consists in doing and suffering what is opposed to the exterior senses, …

In other words, mortification is a permanent part of the Christian life. This teaching of Montfort is relevant especially today, when more and more people seem to think less and less of mortification and asceticism as an integral part of the Christian or spiritual life.

MORTIFICATION The practice of Christian asceticism in order to overcome sin and master one's sinful tendencies, and through penance and austerity to strengthen the...

Mortification is an essential law of Christianity, a consequence of our incorporation with Christ. There is no possibility of receiving His life in our members, unless the activity of corrupt nature …

Jan 4, 2024 · We learn from Father John Hardon’s Modern Catholic Dictionary that mortification is the practice of self-denial intended “to overcome sin and master one’s sinful tendencies,” and that it strengthens the will to live virtuously “and grow in the likeness of Christ.”

One of the methods which Christian ascesticism employs in training the soul to virtuous and holy living. The term originated with St. Paul, who traces an instructive analogy between Christ …

Mar 18, 2019 · We understand the mortification of the body best in the image of the saints, in John Paul II’s smile of Mother Teresa’s peace. With these two premises in mind, we see that there …

Sep 7, 2016 · The old writers speak of mortification (putting to death) and vivification (putting to life or quickening). How do we mortify sin? We mortify sin by examining our hearts, minds, and …

Apr 11, 2023 · Mortification in the Catholic Church is a spiritual practice of self-denial and discipline aimed at overcoming sinful tendencies and growing in virtue. It involves voluntarily …

A practise of Christian asceticism the purpose of which is twofold: negatively, to cause death to sin, to overcome the desires of the flesh, to conquer evil habits; positively, through penances, …

Jun 10, 2004 · It is Christ who “dwells in our hearts by faith” that does his work of mortification (cf. Eph 3:16-17). The warrant for this ground is also straightforward and simple, though it is …

Mortification is a critical aspect of the Christian life, reflecting the believer's commitment to holiness and obedience to God. It involves a conscious effort to resist and overcome sin, relying on the Holy Spirit's power.

Apr 27, 2022 · Mortification in the Catholic Church refers to the practice of self-denial and discipline in order to grow closer to God and to overcome sinful tendencies. It involves …