Friday, November 16, 2007

Thoughts and Counsels - November 17

It is useless to subdue the flesh by abstinence, unless one gives up his irregular life, and aban­dons vices which defile his soul.

-St. Benedict
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From Mary, Help of Christians
Part VI, Thoughts and Counsels of the Saints for Every Day of the Year
Compiled by Fr. Bonaventure Hammer, OFM (© 1909, Benziger Brothers)

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