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To: Steve0113
It involves that unpopular virtue known as self control, which is useful in all areas of life.

I should have said that it develops that unpopular virtue known as self control, which is useful in all areas of life.

79 posted on 01/03/2002 9:55:30 AM PST by Steve0113
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To: Steve0113
Besides the sexual aspect, celibacy demands that priests refrain from the intimacy of heart and mind that leads to physical expression.

THAT was the the most difficult thing for me; and, having enjoyed my wife as my best friend for 26 years, I am glad I made the choice I made.

81 posted on 01/03/2002 10:03:45 AM PST by sinkspur
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