“Can demons induce someone, in a case of their extraordinary activity, to behave compulsively? Can they induce a compulsive eating disorder?” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
“If the way of contemplation and discipleship that the Lord calls me to embrace becomes just about how I will serve on my terms, what I am owed, or retribution then I will follow an apparent angel of light who is a deceiver. Without such child-like vigilance, I easily can reecho the cry of Lucifer, I will not serve.” – Fr. Matthew MacDonald
The seven capital sins can be be deeply helpful clues to lead us back to God.
What do we do with the emotion of anger?
God begins a great work in a little girl with fiery eyes and a temperament to match. Claire Dwyer continues the series on St. Elizabeth of the Trinity.
How does excusing our faults blind us? Fr. Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
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”.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson examine habitual sin and answer questions about it in anticipation of the upcoming season of Lent.
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?
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”.
