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Girded with faith and the performance of good works, let us follow in his [Jesus] paths by the guidance of the Gospel.

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He who has ears for hearing, let him listen

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Be careful to be gentle, lest in removing the rust, you break the whole instrument.

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

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Whenever you begin any good work you should first of all make a most pressing appeal to Christ our Lord to bring it to…

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Run while you have the light of life!

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Listen carefully, my child, to your master's precepts, and incline the ear of your heart. Receive willingly and carry out effectively your loving father's…

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He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.

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Then are they truly monks when they live by the labor of their hands.

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