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He added that there should have been better continency plans for emergency power.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

Since Thou gavest me continency I have observed it; but I retain the memory of evil habits, and their images come up oft before me.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 09 — Lives and Letters by Mee, Arthur

Therefore it seems that it is possible to be dispensed from a solemn vow of continency.

From Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

From that time forth he kept himself with all vigilance, seeking to attain purity of soul and body, and living in continency and prayers and intercessions all night long.

From Barlaam and Ioasaph by John of Damascus, Saint

For they assert that the vow of continency cannot be canceled, save by something altogether contrary thereto, which is never lawful in any vow.

From Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint