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St. John Chrysostom-Not to feel pleased at being praised

By Catholic Digest on March 15, 2018

Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Not to feel pleased at being praised is, I am afraid, what has never happened to any man.

— St. John Chrysostom

Quiet MomentSt. John ChrysostomThursday of the Fourth Week of Lent
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