The more one ascends, the easier it becomes. Since ascent is a relational term denoting our communion with Christ, we could say that the more we glory in God the happier we become. At first, we are more fleshly than not, but as we commune with God more and more we find it easier to rely on him for everything. This does not mean that we move beyond our sin or our flesh. Actually, the more holy we become the more we are aware of our flesh, sin and limitedness. The more we grow, the more we grasp with all our might the grace offered by God in Christ. The ascent becomes easier, not because we
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