"I'm on a spiritual quest to increase the number of push-ups I can do. I know, it sounds strange to declare that my middle-aged struggle to be slightly stronger is in any way spiritual endeavor, but in my mind it really is.
". . . In a letter to St. Francis Borgia, . . . St. Ignatius writes, 'We should cherish and love the body to the extent that it obeys and helps the soul, and to the extent that the soul, obeyed and helped in this way, is better fitted for the service and praise of our Creator and Lord.' His point is simple, the healthier our bodies are, the more we are able to give to God."
In a recent commentary, Father Michael Rennier
reflected on the importance of taking care of our bodies as part of our spiritual discipline.
To access Fr. Rennier's complete post, please visit:
Aleteia: Fr. Michael Rennier: One of the best things you can do for your spiritual health (12 MAR 23)
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