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Of chastity

Rodriguez, The Practice of Perfection and Christian Virtues, 1929, p. 387

  1. I. To practise modesty of the eyes, not looking at persons or things that may be an incentive to temptation.
  2. II. Not to utter or listen to words touching on this matter, or that may awaken movements or evil thoughts, nor read such-like things.
  3. III. To give no place to any thoughts bearing on this matter; though it be very remotely, casting them off with great diligence and promptness from the very beginning.
  4. IV. Not to touch another person even on the hands, and much less on the face or head, nor allow myself to be touched.
  5. V. To observe with myself much decency and modesty, not looking at myself, uncovering or touching myself, without absolute necessity.
  6. VI. To have no particular friendships, neither giving nor receiving little presents, or things to eat. And with persons who strike me and with whom I feel this affection and inclination, to behave with great reserve, neatly shunning their intimacy and conversation, which is usually the only thing to be done in such cases.
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