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“Everything we do, our every objective, must be undertaken for the sake of... purity of heart... we must practice the reading of the Scripture, together with all the other virtuous activities... to hold our hearts free of the harm of every dangerous passion and in order to rise step by step to the high point of love.”

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John Cassian (360-435 AD) was a prominent figure in early Christian history, known for his contributions to monasticism and theological thought. He spent his life primarily in Egypt, where he founded one of the first monasteries and became its abbot. Cassian is renowned for his deep understanding of monastic life and his influential writings on Christian doctrine. more

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