...barn, &c. That is, bora before the whole creation 24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of Christ, in my flesh for his body, which is the church ; 25 Whereof I am made a minister according to the dispensation...

...standards of Catholic holiness, wondered that men of life so pure should yet labor, in fast and vigil, to "fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of Christ in their flesh." But the scattered condition of the American flock rendered it necessary to multiply...

...after the example of St. Paul, " to chastise their bodies and bring them into subjection," or " to fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of Christ, in their flesh. "t And yet, besides expiating sin, and rendering Christians more conformable to the...

...proportionate to the number and quality of our sins. Though Christ, the Redeemer of mankind, has offered a condign satisfaction for the sins of the whole world,...In this sense did St. Paul " fill up those things which are wanting of the sufferings of Christ." — Coloss. i, 24. Fasting has also a particular efficacy...

...suffering to endure for the benefit of the body generally. " I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of Christ, in my flesh for His body, which is the Church" (Coloss. i. 24). In these words of holy Scripture is...

...after the example of St. Paul, " to chastise their bodies and bring them into subjection," or " to fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of Christ, in their flesh."* And yet, besides aiding in expiating sin, and rendering Christians more conformable...

...Such, in the judgment of St. Paul, are the signs of an apostle. To labour, to suffer, to die; to « fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of Christ; » yet in suffering to rejoice, and in dying to overcome, — these are the fruits of his vocation....

...He has prayed for us, and nevertheless requires that we also should pray, in order to be saved. " I fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of Christ." (Col. 1, 24.)—" If we suffer with Him, we shall be also glorified with Him." (Kom. 8, 17.) 74. From...

...fruits. Such, in the judgment of St. Paul, are the signs of an apostle. To labor, to suffer, to die; to "fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of Christ;" yet in suffering to rejoice, and in dying to overcome; these are the fruits of his vocation. And for...

..."With Christ I am nailed to the cross." — Galatians, ii. " Who now rejoice in my sufferings, and fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of Christ, in my flesh for his body, which is the Church." — Colossians, i. " Unhappy man that I am, who shall...