St. Benedict reminds us that true spiritual growth requires more than physical discipline 
. While fasting and abstinence help us control our desires 
, they are incomplete without a deeper transformation 
. To fully align with God’s will, we must also reject sinful habits 
and live a life of virtue 
. Holiness comes from purifying both body and soul 
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. While fasting and abstinence help us control our desires , they are incomplete without a deeper transformation . To fully align with God’s will, we must also reject sinful habits and live a life of virtue . Holiness comes from purifying both body and soul .