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Ollie, I think your analogy is pretty good. What you described is often called Rating of Perceived Exertion - as I am sure you are aware - in endurance sports circles. In fact, the great cyclist Lance Armstrong often used this way of measuring his performance in Tour de France time trials...but, I d...

I think it is important to clarify that satan CAN and DOES use Scripture against us. See Mt 4:6-7. Remember, "he is...the father of lies" (Jn 8:44). There are no rules for him. He will say and do ANYTHING to get you off the spiritual path. Many Saints have even reported him appearing to ...

I promise: it looks a lot more intense than it is. Trust me, I am not a very bright guy :) I am very happy to hear that both of you were moved to look into this work. Whether you read it and do nothing else, or get neck deep in this form of prayer, you will be rewarded I am sure. May the strength...

I just want to give a shout out to the 3rd Spiritual Alphabet by Francisco de Osuna. In case you aren't familiar with this work, it is a book on Contemplative prayer and was used by St. Teresa of Avila to start her walk down the contemplative path. Anyway, the ideas about prayer and the exercises f...

Hmmm. The one thing about the humility of saints: it doesn't allow for them to describe their particular penances. I respect this, of course, but it makes it tough when trying to learn about specific penance. Anyway, it was St. Josophat I was reading about (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08503b...

Hello all,

I was recently reading about a particular Saint. The biography mentioned as part of his penance the use of an angular chain. I don't know what this is. Can anybody explain?

Thanks.

Peace be with you.