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On Virginity (De Virginitate)

On Virginity (De Virginitate)

Written by: Saint Ambrose
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 In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the compelling arguments made by a renowned saint on the value of virginity. His persuasive words inspired many young women to consider religious life, prompting some mothers to prevent their daughters from hearing him speak. Faced with accusations of depopulating society, the saint cleverly turned the conversation to young men, questioning whether they faced any challenges in finding wives. He argued, supported by centuries of experience, that a societys population flourishes in direct correlation to the reverence it holds for virginity. (Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). St. Ambrose. Catholic Encyclopedia. New York Robert Appleton Company.)Copyright Religious Texts and Commentary
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  • 020 - An earnest desire that God's Priests may gather many Virgins into the Church's fold

    020 - An earnest desire that God's Priests may gather many Virgins into the Church's fold
    Feb 11 2026
    In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the compelling arguments made by a renowned saint on the value of virginity. His persuasive words inspired many young women to consider religious life, prompting some mothers to prevent their daughters from hearing him speak. Faced with accusations of depopulating society, the saint cleverly turned the conversation to young men, questioning whether they faced any challenges in finding wives. He argued, supported by centuries of experience, that a societys population flourishes in direct correlation to the reverence it holds for virginity. (Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). St. Ambrose. Catholic Encyclopedia. New York Robert Appleton Company.)
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    5 mins
  • 019 - The Virgin must in the Communion of St Peter and the Church be ready to give up all for Christ

    019 - The Virgin must in the Communion of St Peter and the Church be ready to give up all for Christ
    Feb 11 2026
    In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the compelling arguments made by a renowned saint on the value of virginity. His persuasive words inspired many young women to consider religious life, prompting some mothers to prevent their daughters from hearing him speak. Faced with accusations of depopulating society, the saint cleverly turned the conversation to young men, questioning whether they faced any challenges in finding wives. He argued, supported by centuries of experience, that a societys population flourishes in direct correlation to the reverence it holds for virginity. (Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). St. Ambrose. Catholic Encyclopedia. New York Robert Appleton Company.)
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    7 mins
  • 018 - The four Virtues which make harmony in the Virgin's soul

    018 - The four Virtues which make harmony in the Virgin's soul
    Feb 11 2026
    In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the compelling arguments made by a renowned saint on the value of virginity. His persuasive words inspired many young women to consider religious life, prompting some mothers to prevent their daughters from hearing him speak. Faced with accusations of depopulating society, the saint cleverly turned the conversation to young men, questioning whether they faced any challenges in finding wives. He argued, supported by centuries of experience, that a societys population flourishes in direct correlation to the reverence it holds for virginity. (Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). St. Ambrose. Catholic Encyclopedia. New York Robert Appleton Company.)
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    9 mins
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