What is it to be a fool for Christ? It is to control one's thoughts wh…

Saint John Chrysostom
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What is it to be a fool for Christ? It is to control one's thoughts when they stray out of line. It is to make the mind empty and free.
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What is it to be a fool for Christ? It is to control one's thoughts when they stray out of line. It is to make the mind empty and free.

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