“The cowl is a symbol of the charity of God our Savior. It protects the most important part of the body and keeps us, who are children in Christ, warm. Thus it can be said to afford protection against those who attempt to strike and wound us. Consequently, all who wear this cowl on their heads sing these words aloud: "…”
Evagrius Ponticus, 4th c. — PRAKTIKOS, INTRODUCTORY LETTER TO ANATOLIUS
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1Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
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— Psalms 127:1 —
2It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
3Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.