19 January 2010

Patristic Quote of the Day

Those who refrain from flesh meat in order to seek other kinds of food more difficult to obtain and more costly make a great mistake. For this is not undertaking abstinence, but simply varying one's luxury. -- St. Augustine, Homily 209
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  1. Anonymous1:13 PM

    Um -- wonder if the great Augustine had in mind those persons who eschew meat on Fridays for lobster :)

    Christine

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