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CHAP. XII. Of the necessity of interior mor-
tification Interior mortification refers to the spiritual discipline of denying one's ego and self-will, as opposed to merely performing physical penances.. That it is necessary to de-
spise [worldly] life, and subject our vo-
luntary will. What an imperfection it is
to seek positions of honor original: "préeminences." This refers to seeking status, rank, or superior seating within the communal hierarchy of the convent., and the reme-
dy to avoid falling into it. p. 110

CHAP. XIII. Continuation of the discourse on
mortification. How important it is to
quickly uproot a bad
habit, and to flee the desire to be
esteemed. That one must not hasten
to allow the Nuns to make their
profession The formal ceremony in which a novice takes their final, permanent vows to the religious order.. p. 121

CHAP. XIV. To carefully examine the voca-
tion of the girls who present themselves to
be Nuns. To be more
ready to receive those who have intel-
ligence original: "l’esprit." Saint Teresa of Avila famously preferred candidates with "good sense" or "wit," believing that intelligence was necessary to navigate the complexities of the spiritual life.. And to send away those who are
not suited for the Religious life, without
pausing to consider what the world might
say. p. 131

CHAP. XV. Of the great good that comes
from not making excuses for oneself, even
when one is rebuked without cause. p. 135

CHAP. XVI. Of humility. Of
contemplation. That God gives
to certain souls, all at once, a
passing knowledge of it. Of the applica- p. 142 The text cuts off here, continuing the word "application" on the following page.