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Re: Catholic Quotes on Mortification
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Consequently you would do well to follow the advice which a prudent director gave to a certain young man. The latter had asked permission to wear an instrument of penance round his waist in order to mortify himself. The experienced priest made the sign of the cross upon his mouth, and said: "My friend, the best instrument of penance for you is to take care that no reprehensible word may pass the threshold of your lips." Practice yourself now and then in keeping silence; check an immoderate love of talking; check it sometimes in regard to conversation which is merely indifferent, not actually sinful; in order that by so doing you may acquire greater mastery over your tongue, where weighty matters are concerned.

—  Fr. Lasance, The Catholic Girl’s Guide, Truthfulness
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