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Written by Fr. Matt Mirabile
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Friday, 29 May 2009 21:07 |
It is for this reason that through nepsis (inner watchfulness) the imagination must be brought to Christ. As sinful images, images of anger, despondency or lust continue they create an energy(or spirit) of their own which, once they begin this dynamism, become very hard to halt. These imaginations stir the incensive powers (emotions) and effect the body. In this way we see Paul's idea of "taking every thought captive to Christ" carried to a full conclusion. It is for this reason that a therapist of the soul works not only with feelings but also with imaginations. The imagination has to be shepherded so that it's focus is not on hurtful images but on good ones. |
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