FR. RIPPERGER: “You have to practice self-denial *every single day* somewhere in your spiritual life. If you don't, you’re going to become spiritually soft. But if you practice self-denial, then when tempted, you’re going to have the strength from that discipline to say ‘No!’”

Fr. Ripperger: “You have to practice self-denial *every single day* somewhere in your spiritual life. If you don't, you’re going to become spiritually soft. But if you practice self-denial, then when tempted, you’re going to have the strength from that discipline to say ‘No!’” pic.twitter.com/al59HJVpXi

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Father Chad Ripperger is an American Catholic priest.