I am literally following a fictional conversation between a monk and a layman on this episode. As I follow along their soul-profitting dialogue, I hope you will find the same benefits I do.

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Saint Ignatius includes this fictional dialogue toward the end of his book. This is my attempt to draw practical applications from it.

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Many people who refuse to humble themselves before men swear that they would do so before God. What does it mean to take the Cup of Christ? And who is it that truly takes it up?

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This episode discusses the reality of the life of a layperson and the need for Virtues. I have said it elsewhere, but now we have it from the Saint. Without Virtue, there is no salvation. Listen to how attentiveness, fasting, prayer, and many other things depend on each other to work.

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Join me as we make our way through the classic book "The Field" by the Russian bishop and mystic, St. Ignatius Brianchaninov!

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It's been some time since the release of Episode 31. This section of the book required me to approach it differently from the others. I hope you will find value in it and remember me in your prayers!

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This is the third and final episode dealing with Chapter 26, On Purity. Sexual sins, carnal lust, self-abuse, and other lustful passions are discussed. Purity is the necessary prerequisite for anyone to see God. Let us purify ourselves!

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What is the relationship between having pews in church and purity? Why are certain questions practical for some but harmful if asked by others? Check it out here!

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Can a man purify himself from lust? What is possible for one who asks God for purity? How does this virtue prepare one to do things beyond simply restraining oneself?

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If you think you have an idea of what this episode is about, think again. Patience is what someone has gained who has not wasted his life. We really need to listen to our God-bearing fathers!

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