ascetical in a sentence
Examples
- "' Ascetical theology "'is the organized study or presentation of spiritual teachings found in Christian Catholicism.
- But what he aimed at above all in his writings was to lay bare the psychological bearings of mystical and ascetical theology.
- Through indefatigable in preaching, hearing confessions, and visiting the sick, Avellino still had time to write some ascetical works.
- St Basil's claim to the authorship of the Rules and other ascetical writings that go under his name has been questioned.
- Accommodation is used in the Liturgy and by the Fathers of the Church; texts have been accommodated by preachers and ascetical authors.
- Some have responded to the idea of temptation by teaching or practicing asceticism; see also ascetical theology and mortification of the flesh.
- St . Bonaventure held these " Sayings " in high esteem, and they are cited in the works of many subsequent ascetical writers.
- Although the active processes are also treated to some extent in ascetical theology, they require special study inasmuch as they lead to contemplation.
- He wrote some ascetical books and many volumes of sermons, also a biography of Clemens Maria Hofbauer, the patron saint of Vienna.
- Returned in Italy, Pinelli became rector at the colleges of Florence, Perugia and Palermo, where he composed most of his ascetical writings.