Spiritual Athleticism

Technically is asceticism. Some of us have not unlocked our spiritual gifts enough to transcend our fleshly bodies though. The saints teach us about controling our bodies so that we can better control our spirit which is a struggle in the direction of attaining holiness.

It is a pracitce in remembering death daily so that we are best prepared to give up everything when the day calls for it.

Prayer

Leave the world behind.

Fasting

Do not merely fast of food. Fast also of sinfulness.

Giving Alms

Give to the poor. Give to the rich. Give in someone else's name, who is in need of help.

Go to Church

Attend and persevere. Your obedience on earth is to your spiritual father and not to me, so your priest is your sheperd here.