Root Sin
Dan Burke
November 17, 2017
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Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer your questions about root sin, as well as the difference between spiritual desolation and depression.
30 Days w/ Teresa of Avila Days 6 & 7
Dan Burke
May 15, 2015
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30 Days with Teresa of Avila Reflections on Days 6 and 7 Why we can rejoice in suffering, and ways to identify attachments. Dan and Melissa
The Rule of Three in the Battle Against Sin
Dan Burke
March 4, 2014
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Dear Dan, I am struggling with a recurring problem with anger that I can’t seem to overcome. I have read books, tried to understand how
Predominant Fault (Root Sin) – Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary
Dan Burke
December 27, 2013
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Predominant Fault Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary Predominant Fault – The defect in us that tends to prevail over the others, and thereby over
Navigating the New Year
Dan Burke
December 26, 2012
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Lay people often overlook a source of deep spirituality and safety. One of the spiritual secrets of those in the religious life is a kind
I Discovered my Root Sin is Vanity; I’m Struggling with This
Anonymous
January 20, 2011
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Dear Father Edward, I just came to realize through spiritual direction, prayer and many graces that my root sin in vanity!!! And I am having
How can I Overcome the Root Sin of Vanity?
Anonymous
January 6, 2011
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Dear Father Edward, would you be willing to post the virtues to overcome the root sin of vanity and pride also? “Vanity of vanities, says
What if I Disagree with my Spiritual Director on My Root Sin?
Dan Burke
January 4, 2011
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What do you do when you are pretty sure your root sin is pride (based on self-reflection, common sins in confession, etc…) but your spiritual
How can I Overcome the Root Sin of Pride?
Anonymous
December 30, 2010
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Dear Father Edward, would you be willing to post the virtues to overcome the root sins of vanity and pride also? Whole libraries could be
A New Diagnosis of My Root Sin
Anonymous
October 7, 2010
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A New Diagnosis of my Root Sin… I was back in my home state and surprised to get the call. I couldn’t imagine what it
