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Passions

19 March 2016 By Andrew

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In Orthodox ascetic terminology, the “passions” are aroused when the powers of the soul (usually categorized as “intellectual” powers, “irascible” or “fighting” powers, and “concupiscent” or “desiring” powers) become inflamed, damaging our ability to find communion with God and therefore “missing the mark” — becoming the origin of sinful activity.

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