The Seven Deadly Sins Part 2

by Dan Burke

Description: If we find ourselves under the influence of one or many of the seven deadly sins, how can we break free and live virtuous lives? Dr. KevinKevin Vost Vost returns to answer this question and more as he joins Dan and Melissa to discuss his book The Seven Deadly Sins.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

  • What is the difference between the deadly sin of sloth and a psychological issue such as depression?
  • Which sin does St. Thomas Aquinas say most directly opposes the commandment to love my neighbor as myself?
  • What are some of the “daughters” or symptoms of envy?
  • If I recognize one or many of these sins in myself, how can I overcome it?
  • Which of the seven deadly sins are causing the most havoc in the modern world?
  • What is gluttony and how harmful can it be to one’s soul?
  • What strategies can I implement to correct these sins in my life?
  • What are the corresponding virtues to the seven deadly sins?
  • Daily examination of conscience is important to recognize and overcome sin.
  • Why should we take a different approach to the sins of anger and lust?The Seven Deadly Sins

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Dan Burke

Dan Burke is the past President and C.O.O. of EWTN's worldwide news
network. He is presently the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in spiritual theology to priests, deacons, religious, and laity in 90 countries and prepares men for seminary in over 40 dioceses.

Dan is the author and editor of numerous books on authentic Catholic spirituality and hosts the Divine Intimacy Radio show with his wife, Stephanie, which is broadcast weekly on EWTN Radio. Past episodes can be found, along with thousands of articles on the interior life, at SpiritualDirection.com.

In his deep commitment to the advancement of faithful Catholic spirituality, he is also the founder of Apostoli Viae, a world-wide, private association of the faithful dedicated to living and advancing the authentic spiritual patrimony of the Church.

Most importantly, Dan is a blessed husband, father of four, grandfather of one—and grateful to be Catholic.

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