[RnMomof7]

RN...This scripture is not talking about self flagellation. It is talking about puting to death the sinful deeds of the flesh
annalex ...And self flagellation is not one of those acts?

No it is punishing yourself for sin and robbing Christ of His glory

[annalex]

He is, according to St. Paul’s advice, mortifying his flesh. The pope, as always, obeys the scripture.