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Illustrious Men (Supplement to Jerome), Ch. 32 — Tolle Lege

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Gennadius of Marseilles

Illustrious Men (Supplement to Jerome)

Chapter 32

Paul the bishop wrote a short work On penitence in which he lays down this law for penitents; that they ought to repent for their sins in such manner that they be not beyond measure overwhelmed with despairing sadness.

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Source: Illustrious Men (Supplement to Jerome) (New Advent)