Pure Heart is a term used by many different spiritual beliefs.
The Catholic Church and some other Christians use the term to name a condition near to Salvation. The Roman Catholic Church promotes its members to seek it and codified the required knowledge and practices within the Liturgy of the Eucharist – which serves other purposes as well. Teachings are provided in the Liturgy of the Word which involves reading and singing.
Catholic Purity of Heart may be achieved following the practices of a devout Catholic. Although effort and persistence is required, the fundamental assumption is that we all carry obstacles to God within our hearts. Overcoming them requires effort and assistance granted through prayer.
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“Thus far women have been the mere echoes of men. Our laws and constitutions, our creeds and codes, and the customs of social life are all of masculine origin. The true woman is as yet a dream of the future. A just government, a humane religion, a pure social life await her coming.”
—Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815–1902)
“Not yet has my heart or head
In the least way realized
They and I are civilized.”
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