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THE LIFE IN CHRIST - The Sixth Book (Preserving the grace we receive) - Nicholas Cabasilas (14th Century Byzantium)

Published 2 months, 1 week ago

THE SIXTH BOOK: How, when we have received grace from the Holy Mysteries, we are to preserve it

The necessity of preserving the grace which we have received
How we must cleave to Christ, the source of our life
How the love of Christ leads to detachment from the things of earth
How Christ in His love is united to us
How we should esteem ourselves as members of Christ
How love of Christ leads to true repentance
How we must constantly meditate on these things
The law of the Spirit in the law of love
How we must apply our minds to this law
The spiritual profit of meditation on Christ
On the Beatitudes of Christ (a. poverty of spirit, b. Godly sorry, c. gentleness, d. hunger and thirst for righteousness, e. compassion, f. purity of heart, g. striving for peace, h. suffering reproach for Christ
Christ the Exemplar of our perfection
How mediation is based on unceasing prayer
The benefits of frequent Communion

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