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Afflictions

Posted on Sep 5th, 2009 by boznamedsoo : Just a sinner. boznamedsoo
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Afflictions bring blessings to men; self-esteem and sensual pleasure, evil.  To accept an affiction for God's sake is a genuine act of holiness; for true love is tested by adversities.  Without affiction, virtue has not been tested.

Saint Mark the Ascetic

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