The Vice of Acedia and Our Use of the Media, Part 2
Jessica Fahy
February 27, 2020
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Jessica Fehy continues her look at acedia.
The Vice of Acedia and Our Use of the Media, Part 1
Jessica Fahy
February 24, 2020
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Could one’s obsessive use of media be rooted in acedia? Jess Fehy informs and challenges.
My Appetite for Information is Endless: Is Curiosity Bad?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
June 14, 2018
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Fr. John Bartunek answers a reader’s question about the good and the bad of being curious. He explains the difference between the virtue of studiositas and the vice of curiositas.
How Deadly Sins Affect Our Relationship with God
Dan Burke
February 27, 2018
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What sins are most hurtful to our relationship with God? Dan Burke and Melissa Elson speak with Dr. Kevin Vost about his book “The Seven Deadly Sins: A Thomistic Guide to Vanquishing Vice and Sin”.
Does God Heal After Death?
Allison Ricciardi
July 19, 2016
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Should people who do evil be excused? Are they culpable for sinning? Does God heal them after they die? Catholic therapist Allison Ricciardi explores these questions and more.
Rule of Life: 30 Days w/ Teresa of Avila Day 20
Dan Burke
July 31, 2015
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Having a Rule of Life 30 Days with Teresa of Avila Day 20 Reflections Divine Intimacy Radio Listen to reflections on letters from St. Teresa
The Holy Innocents
Dan Burke
January 6, 2015
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THE HOLY INNOCENTS “ Then Herod, perceiving that he was deluded by the Wise Men, was exceedingly angry, and sending, killed all the men-children that
Is Curiosity Bad? I have an endless appetite for information
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
August 8, 2011
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Dear Father John, Many spiritual writers and saints have cautioned against excessive curiosity. Why is this? Curiosity leads to knowledge and knowledge is a virtue.
Root Sin Classifications … Which One is Right?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
May 10, 2010
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Dear Father John, This is really interesting guidance. In the catechism, we learn that root sins are seven and they are, 1) pride, 2) covetousness,
What Virtues can I Practice to Overcome the Root Sin of Sensuality?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
May 3, 2010
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Dear Father John, Thank you for the post on root sin. It has definitely helped me. My question is, charity and humility seem to be
