Unhappy with the new order’s spiritual work, demonic forces and human weakness conspire to tempt the canons from abandoning their holy way of life. But amidst these spiritual battles, this new “spiritual militia” grows slowly and steadily in holiness.
Unhappy with the new order’s spiritual work, demonic forces and human weakness conspire to tempt the canons from abandoning their holy way of life.
The spiritual life cannot be improvised. It is combat, forged in training and careful, observant repetition. Amidst these spiritual battles, this new “spiritual militia” grows slowly and steadily in holiness.
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