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“As the body cannot be sustained without corporeal food, nor continue in natural life, so without this life-giving food the soul cannot persist in the spiritual life of grace.”

Quote by Denis the Carthusian

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Denis the Carthusian
Denis the Carthusian

Denis the Carthusian, also known as Denis de Caux, was a mystic in the 14th and 15th centuries. His life was primarily centered around religious life and contemplative practices. He is considered one of the founders of the Carthusian Order and had a profound impact on religious life in the following centuries. more

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