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Mortification
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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(Latin: mortificare, to cause death)
A practise of Christian asceticism the purpose of which is twofold: negatively, to cause death to sin, to overcome the desires of the flesh, to conquer evil habits; positively, through penances, hardships, austerities and continued good actions, so to strengthen the will that a man may pursue a desired object despite difficulties. A natural form of mortification is used by anyone who labors long hours to be successful; supernatural mortification aims at progress in virtue and the possession of God and depends on sanctifying grace. (Romans 8).
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Entry for 'Mortification'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/m/mortification.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Mortification'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/m/mortification.html. 1910.
