"Nothing can be more dangerous than evil companions. They communicate the infection of their vices to all who associate with them."
St. John Baptist de la Salle
For Reflection:
To what extent have I experienced relationships with others that have compromised my ability to live the virtue of chastity? Am I involved in any such relationships now? Am I willing to either change the nature of the relationship or break if off entirely to preserve my dignity and integrity with regard to this virtue? Why or why not?
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"Here was one lady talking about my pretty hair and another, just going out the door wanting to know who that very pretty girl was. The thrill of pleasure I felt made me realize that I was full of self-love. I am always ready to sympathize with the people who lose their souls - after all, it's so easy, once you begin to stray along the primrose path of worldliness."
St. Therese of Lisieux
For Reflection:
Why can beauty and over attention to appearance lead to sins against chastity? What can I do to reasonably guard myself from it?
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"Holy purity, the queen of virtues, the angelic virtue, is a jewel so precious that those who possess it become like the angels of God in heaven, even though clothed in mortal flesh."
St. John Bosco
For Reflection:
What does the word "purity" mean to me? How do I demonstrate it? (Consider thoughts, words, and deeds.) With regard to purity, would someone describe me as an angel "clothed in mortal flesh?" Why or why not? What am I willing to do about it?
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"Chastity - the virtue that regulates one's sexual thoughts, desires, and actions. Primarily a natural virtue, chastity helps one to see the dignity of other persons as children of God and not as sexual objects."
Catholic Dictionary
For Reflection:
Chastity can be a difficult virtue to acquire. How does our current culture make it even more difficult? How have I personally experienced the difficulty? What am I willing to do about it?Â
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