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The notions of wounded human nature of concupiscence

The inclination to sin

The need for spiritual battle within

A spirit of sacrifice for love and supernatural ends

Hardcore Penitence!

You need to endure

The literal suffering

Cut yourself with razor blades

The sun goes down over the cemetary

And the still the penitents continue to lash themselves

Blood drips down

There is no feeling

There is no pain

For the purpose is higher

Purification

Self flagellation

Purify their souls and redeem them

From Unholiness