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2248:, the 'symbol of the world to come' or 'silent love.' Words in this kind of prayer are not speeches; they are like kindling that feeds the fire of love. In this silence, unbearable to the 'outer' man, the Father speaks to us his incarnate Word, who suffered, died, and rose; in this silence the Spirit of adoption enables us to share in the prayer of Jesus."
1878:: the diligent reading of Sacred Scripture accompanied by prayer brings about that intimate dialogue in which the person reading hears God who is speaking, and in praying, responds to him with trusting openness of heart . If it is effectively promoted, this practice will bring to the Church â I am convinced of it â a new spiritual springtime.
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that persisted in the
Eastern Church. These early communities gave rise to the tradition of a Christian life of "constant prayer" in a monastic setting. Although the desert monks gathered to hear Scripture recited in public, and would then recite those words privately in their cells, this was not the
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which relates to the mental activity of weighing or considering. To ponder on the passage that has been read, it is held lightly and gently considered from various angles. Again, the emphasis is not on analysis of the passage but to keep the mind open and allow the Holy Spirit to inspire a meaning
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thus involves meditating upon and pondering on the scriptural passage. When the passage is read, it is generally advised not to try to assign a meaning to it at first, but to wait for the action of the Holy Spirit to illuminate the mind, as the passage is pondered upon.
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uses a specific
Scriptural passage as the centerpiece of a session of meditation and contemplation. It is likely that Teresa did not initially know of Guigo II's methods, although she may have been indirectly influenced by those teachings via the works of
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has increased outside monastic circles and many lay
Catholics, as well as some Protestants, practice it, at times keeping a "Lectio journal" in which they record their thoughts and contemplations after each session. The importance of
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on) the significance of the text; that process in turn leads the person to respond in prayer as the third stage. The fourth stage is when the prayer, in turn, points to the gift of quiet stillness in the presence of God, called
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An analytical approach would focus on why Jesus said that, the fact that it was said at the Last Supper, and the context within the biblical episode. Other theological analysis may follow, e.g. the cost at which Jesus the
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is subtitled "a letter on the contemplative life" and is considered the first description of methodical prayer in the western mystical tradition. In Guigo's four stages one first reads, which leads to think about (i.e.
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And let them remember that prayer should accompany the reading of Sacred
Scripture, so that God and man may talk together; for "we speak to Him when we pray; we hear Him when we read the divine saying."
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has four separate steps: read; meditate; pray; contemplate. First a passage of
Scripture is read, then its meaning is reflected upon. This is followed by prayer and contemplation on the Word of God.
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and the presence of God's word in the believer's "mouth or heart". The attentive reading begins the process through which a higher level of understanding can be achieved. In the traditional
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is that the mind and heart be illumined by the Holy Spirit, that is, by the same Spirit who inspired the
Scriptures, and that they be approached with an attitude of 'reverential hearing'."
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approach to biblical analysis which had started over a century earlier, and focused on determining the historicity of gospel episodes, had taken away some of the emphasis on spreading
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for "Divine
Reading") is a traditional monastic practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer intended to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of
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compared the Holy Spirit to a kiss by the
Eternal Father which allows the practitioner of contemplative prayer to experience union with God. In the 14th century,
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Benedict wrote "Idleness is the enemy of the soul. Therefore, the brethren should have specified periods of manual labor as well as for prayerful reading ." The
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Origen wrote: "hen you devote yourself to the divine reading ... seek the meaning of divine words which is hidden from most people". Origen believed that
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has been a "community practice" performed by monks in monasteries. Although it can be taken up individually, its community element should not be forgotten.
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refers to the presence of God's word in the believer's "mouth or heart". It was the recitation of the biblical text that provided the rationale for
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that "in the midst of you standeth one whom ye know not," the preparatory step should open the mind to finding Christ in the passage being read.
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viewed contemplation as the path that leads the soul to union with God in love, and considered the Holy Spirit as the center of contemplation.
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and a source of direction and stated "It should never be forgotten that the Word of God is a lamp for our feet and a light for our path."
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in our
Saviour Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen." This is lectio divina.
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outside monastic communities. However, the early part of the 20th century witnessed a revival in the practice, and books and articles on
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who died late in the 12th century. The Carthusian order follows its own Rule, called the Statutes, rather than the Rule of St Benedict.
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involves reading, it is less a practice of reading than one of listening to the inner message of the Scripture delivered through the
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is understood as dialogue with God, that is, as loving conversation with God who has invited us into an embrace. The constitution
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does not seek information or motivation, but communion with God. It does not treat Scripture as text to be studied, but as the "
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importance, as in 2012, when he used Ephesians 4:1â16 on a speech about certain problems facing the Church. Beforehand, he and
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is slow and gradual reading of the scriptural passage, perhaps several times. The biblical basis for the reading goes back to
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these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God
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approach the passage is slowly read four times, each time with a slightly different focus.
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and contemplation guided by the Holy Spirit the keys to nourishing Christian spirituality.
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on the importance of prayer in conjunction with Scripture reading and stated:
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Imaginative Preaching: Praying the Scriptures so God Can Speak through You
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aimed at the general public began to appear by the middle of the century.
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Globalization of Hesychasm and the Jesus Prayer: Contesting Contemplation
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has been likened to "feasting on the Word": first, the taking of a bite (
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is not a theological analysis of biblical passages but viewing them with
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Address at the 40th anniversary of DEI VERBUM, Friday, 16 September 2005
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Lectio Divina: Renewing the Ancient Practice of Praying the Scriptures
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The Fathers of the church: from Clement of Rome to Augustine of Hippo
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provided peace through his obedience to the will of the Father, etc.
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orders, other Catholic religious orders have used other methods.
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Discovering Lectio Divina: Bringing Scripture into Ordinary Life
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for the general public, as well as in monastic settings, quoted
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Soul Feast: An Invitation To The Christian Spiritual Life
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to guide the reading of the Scripture that is to follow.
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to the general public and its importance was affirmed by
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translated by Sr Pascale-Dominique Nau, OP, Rome, 2013
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Reading to live: the evolving practice of Lectio divina
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2138:: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you".
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and was then formalized as a four-step process by the
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Thompson, Marjorie J.; Howard, Evan B. (2005-04-19).
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Pope Benedict XVI emphasized the importance of using
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was instrumental in re-emphasizing the importance of
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Teaching world civilization with joy and enthusiasm
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1760:built on "Guigo's Ladder" to write his major work
3306:Christian spirituality: themes from the tradition
3002:Wilhoit, James C.; Howard, Evan B. (2012-05-10).
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1886:address, Benedict XVI emphasized the role of the
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1808:, a Puritan theologian, championed the practice.
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3304:Cunningham, Lawrence S.; Egan, Keith J. (1996).
3287:Opening to God: Lectio Divina and Life as Prayer
3181:Christian spirituality in the Catholic tradition
2749:Crucified With Christ: Meditation on the Passion
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2394:'s which seems more intellectual in comparison.
2056:Following the preparation the first movement of
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1848:In 1965, one of the principal documents of the
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3163:by F. LeRon Shults, Andrea Hollingsworth 2008
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1523:, the founders of the medieval tradition of
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2793:Christian Spirituality: A Historical Sketch
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1989:is not essentially repetitive in nature.
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3446:Jean Khoury resources for Lectio Divina
3432:Benedictine resources for Lectio Divina
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2918:Christian spirituality: an introduction
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1198:Tractatus de Purgatorio Sancti Patricii
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3441:Lectio Divina at the Carmelite Website
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1870:reaffirmed its importance and stated:
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1472:since it involved no meditative step.
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3183:by Jordan Aumann 1985 Ignatius Press
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3118:by Christian Raab, Harry Hagan 2007
2984:by Christian Raab, Harry Hagan 2007
2106:in her cell, meditating on the Bible
3408:Lectio Divina at the School of Mary
3008:. InterVarsity Press. p. 138.
2864:An Anthology of Christian mysticism
1833:By the middle of 19th century, the
1468:same practice as what later became
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3434:(Original missing. Archived copy:
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2716:by Christopher D. L. Johnson 2010
1780:to his monks. During the century,
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1371:at the start of the 21st century.
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3491:Latin religious words and phrases
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1590:Early in the 12th century, Saint
1168:The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima
1113:From Willow Creek to Sacred Heart
3116:The tradition of Catholic prayer
2982:The tradition of Catholic prayer
2242:Catechism of the Catholic Church
1646:and it will be opened to you in
1476:6th- to 12th-century monasticism
1314:, the biblical context, etc. In
1183:On the Consolation of Philosophy
1163:Calls from the Message of Fatima
24:
3260:Teresa of Avila's autobiography
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1969:Unlike meditative practices in
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1329:in the 3rd century, after whom
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2630:Benedict XVI, General Audience
1981:is repeated many times â
1812:20th- and 21st-century revival
238:Stages of Christian perfection
1:
3082:Hans Urs von Balthasar, 1989
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2432:(Ignatian spiritual exercise)
2414:which she studied in detail.
1862:. On the 40th anniversary of
16:Traditional monastic practice
3323:Studzinski, Raymond (2010).
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2405:has similarities to the way
2210:and prayers on Scripture as
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1852:, the dogmatic constitution
1733:Carmelite Rule of St. Albert
1399:Before the beginning of the
7:
3368:, Langham Global Library, (
3327:. Cistercian Publications.
3220:by Timothy J. Johnson 2007
2920:by Alister E. McGrath 1999
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1800:was also popular among the
1459:In the 4th century, as the
1337:. The monastic practice of
1158:Fatima in Lucia's Own Words
1128:The Ladder of Divine Ascent
36:. Clockwise from top left:
10:
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3496:Reading of religious texts
3379:Sr Pascale-Dominique Nau,
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2889:by Gervase Holdaway, 2008
2852:Cunningham & Egan 1996
2840:Cunningham & Egan 1996
2737:Cunningham & Egan 1996
2648:by Pope Benedict XVI 2009
2607:by Benjamin Lee Wren 2004
2566:Cunningham & Egan 1996
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1788:continued to advocate the
1776:taught the four stages of
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1664:Cunningham & Egan 1996
1602:order. Bernard considered
1188:The Mirror of Simple Souls
1138:Revelations of Divine Love
3396:Guigo II the Carthusian,
3349:Basil Pennington (1998),
3285:Benner, David G. (2010).
2430:Imaginative contemplation
1954:); savoring its essence (
1193:Sister Catherine Treatise
1034:Reflection on the New Age
473:Symeon the New Theologian
197:Invoking of Mystic Saints
3486:Benedictine spirituality
3242:by Jess Hollenback 1996
3042:by Teresa of Avila 2007
2822:by Jonathan Linman 2010
2268:gifts of the Holy Spirit
1882:In his November 6, 2005
1391:considered the focus on
1018:Contemporary papal views
912:Mary of the Divine Heart
3201:Catholic Encyclopaedia
2866:by Harvey D. Egan 1991
2444:Ladder of Divine Ascent
2280:Christian contemplation
2274:Other Christian methods
2236:as a dove, c. 1660
2110:The second movement in
1950:); then chewing on it (
1465:Christian monastic life
1375:History and development
1123:The Imitation of Christ
1103:Abbey of the Holy Ghost
1093:Book of the First Monks
844:Anne Catherine Emmerich
838:Mary of Jesus of Ăgreda
76:Theology and philosophy
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3262:by Elena Carrera 2004
2751:by Daniel Merkur 2007
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1973: â for instance,
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1581:Rule of Saint Benedict
1487:
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1396:
1361:Second Vatican Council
1178:The Cloud of Unknowing
1078:Dark Night of the Soul
1073:Ascent of Mount Carmel
970:Sister LĂșcia of FĂĄtima
958:Alexandrina of Balazar
790:Margaret Mary Alacoque
671:Mechthild of Magdeburg
30:The four movements of
3476:Catholic spirituality
3471:Christian terminology
3218:Franciscans at prayer
3062:by David Foster 2006
3040:The Way of Perfection
2671:Crossroads Initiative
2228:
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1756:In the 14th century,
1747:St. Dominic de Guzman
1650:â The four stages of
1638:and you will find in
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1483:
1387:
1203:The Vision of AdamnĂĄn
1023:Aspects of meditation
97:Catholic spirituality
3084:Christian meditation
2795:by George Lane 2005
2425:Christian meditation
2257:Bernard of Clairvaux
2043:1 Corinthians 2:9â10
2019:1 Corinthians 2:9â10
2004:Hands on the Bible,
1971:Eastern Christianity
1782:Protestant Reformers
1762:On Spiritual Ascents
1592:Bernard of Clairvaux
1404:monastic communities
1272:Western Christianity
1052:Literature and media
897:Bernadette Soubirous
654:Beatrice of Nazareth
593:Beatrice of Nazareth
458:Bernard of Clairvaux
3398:The Ladder of Monks
2940:, pp. 188â195.
2305:Gaze on the Cross (
2286:
2172:Hands in prayer by
1964:knowledge of Christ
1921:is stressed in the
1835:historical critical
1688:The Ladder of Monks
1320:knowledge of Christ
1148:Theologia Germanica
1143:The Story of a Soul
1118:The Glories of Mary
1098:The Interior Castle
996:Charles de Foucauld
608:John van Ruysbroeck
468:Hildegard of Bingen
327:(by era or century)
172:Spiritual direction
68:Christian mysticism
2412:Francisco de Osuna
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1831:
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1624:Ladder of the Monk
1570:spiritual practice
1521:Jean Leclercq, OSB
1504:Hilary of Poitiers
1488:
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1335:Augustine of Hippo
1083:Spiritual Canticle
918:ThérÚse of Lisieux
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820:John of St. Samson
810:Charles de Condren
800:Jean-Jacques Olier
753:Catherine of Genoa
719:Francisco de Osuna
713:Ignatius of Loyola
666:Catherine of Siena
396:Arsenius the Great
287:Passive asceticism
3451:The Lectio Course
3334:978-0-87907-231-5
3308:. Paulist Press.
3296:978-0-8308-3542-3
3203:Mystical Theology
2967:Vatican website:
2926:978-0-631-21281-2
2854:, pp. 91â92.
2842:, pp. 38â39.
2739:, pp. 88â94.
2722:978-1-4411-2547-7
2673:. 28 January 2016
2628:Vatican website:
2585:Meditative Prayer
2547:, pp. 47â53.
2361:
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2221:("contemplation")
2118:The English word
1903:Pope John Paul II
1868:Pope Benedict XVI
1774:John of the Cross
1758:Gerard of Zutphen
1749:, founder of the
1745:was practiced by
1681:Grande Chartreuse
1656:John of the Cross
1620:Grande Chartreuse
1369:Pope Benedict XVI
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506:Dominic de GuzmĂĄn
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391:Anthony the Great
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276:Spiritual dryness
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