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 …

1 - In the matter of food, restrict yourself as far as possible to simple necessity. Consider these words which Saint Augustine addressed to God: "O my God, Thou hast taught me to take food …

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 …

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, …

Mar 5, 2025 · Lenten habits of voluntary suffering—what Christians have long called “mortification”—help us to imitate Jesus and join in his work. Growing up as a Methodist, the …

Feb 18, 2013 · The Catholic encyclopedia defines mortification as “one of the methods which Christian asceticism employs in training the soul to virtuous and holy living.” Virtue is a...

Nov 27, 2024 · Mortifying the Flesh: What this vital Christian duty means, why it matters, and how to engage in this spiritual warfare effectively. "For if you live according to the flesh you will die, …

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 …

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 …

Apr 7, 2023 · One of the methods which Christian asceticism employs in training the soul to virtuous and holy living. The term originated with St. Paul, who traces an instructive analogy …

Apr 27, 2022 · Mortification in the Catholic Church refers to the practice of self-denial and discipline for spiritual growth. This ancient tradition aims to help believers overcome their sinful …

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 …

Nov 13, 2022 · Mortification is not merely a passive resignation to sin but an active, deliberate process by which the Christian seeks to kill sin in their life, relying on the power of the Holy …

Jun 10, 2004 · He lists six important truths regarding mortification and the work of the Spirit. They are: (1) the Spirit alone clearly and fully convinces the heart of the evil, corruption, lust, or sin …

by John Owen in ePub, mobi & .pdf formats. The Mortification of Sin (Abridged and Simplified) is a powerful guide to the Christian’s lifelong battle against sin. Drawing from Romans 8:13, John …

12 hours ago · Reader, in that narrow hour we shall touch them all; and the great revelation will come next after, in the light of the Throne.” 1 But for the Christian, the comforting promise is …

Mar 30, 2025 · The Christian ceremony of death includes various rites and traditions that reflect the faith’s beliefs about life, death, and eternal hope. These practices provide comfort to the …

Mar 4, 2025 · Christian forgiveness is the imitation of the luminous and calm power with which the Father rebuilds the destiny of his creatures, surprising and assisting that essential desire for …

4 days ago · Martyrologies, a unique genre of Christian literature, appeared from the 2nd century CE.A martyrology tells the story of the suffering and ordeals of a Christian martyr and details …