Associations to the word «Cilice»
Wiktionary
CILICE, noun. A hairshirt.
CILICE, noun. (chiefly in Opus Dei) A leather strap studded with metallic barbs that cut into flesh as a constant reminder of Christ's suffering.
Wise words
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,
what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?