“Chastity, or cleanness of heart, holds a glorious and distinguished place among the virtues, because she, alone, enables man to see God; hence Truth itself said, ‘Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God.” -Saint Augustine, Father and Doctor of the Church
The idea of "purity" as presented in apostolic teaching is one of singularity, loving the One Necessary Thing. Those driven by lust, divided in identity and in unfulfillable desire, cannot hope to 'see' anything that matters.
The idea of "purity" as presented in apostolic teaching is one of singularity, loving the One Necessary Thing. Those driven by lust, divided in identity and in unfulfillable desire, cannot hope to 'see' anything that matters.
Amen Mark. It is certainly a struggle for many in our times today.