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Faith, Mysticism, and the 'Dark Night Of The Soul' | Father Dominic Legge

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The Structure of the Spiritual Life

This chapter explores the structure of the spiritual life and its connection to Christ, highlighting the pattern of grace through his suffering and death on the cross. It discusses the role of the cross in the Christian life, emphasizing purification and renunciation of sin. The chapter also explores the three stages of the spiritual life: purgative, illuminative, and perfection, and discusses the virtues of temperance and fortitude in relation to spiritual growth.

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