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Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )DEADLY SINS LIVING VIRTUE
DEADLY SINS
LIVING VIRTUE
Presented by Father Philip Bochanski
an Adult Faith Formation Series aboutFighting the Seven Capital Sins
Since the fourth century, Catholic spiritual masters in East and West have identified seven sins as the root and underlying source of the many struggles and temptations we face every day. Identifying and attacking these “capital” or “deadly” sins is a necessary foundation for any serious attempt at conversion and growth in virtue.
This series of presentations will draw from the spiritual wisdom and experience of the Fathers of the Desert; early moral theologians like St John Cassian and St Gregory the Great; great spiritual directors like St Philip Neri and Fr Lorenzo Scupoli; and the teachings of Sacred Scripture and the Tradition of the Church, to uncover each of these snares of the Enemy, and provide insights and tools for avoiding and overcoming them. In the process, we will develop strategies for fighting “the good fight of faith” (1 Tim 6:12), on the side of Jesus Christ. “Take courage,” he says to us, “I have overcome the world” (Jn 16:33) — and he will share his victory with us.
http://secularoratory.com/capitalsins.htm
Presentation pdfRecording Part 1 (mp3)Recording Part 2 (mp3)
GluttonyUnderstanding the relationship between body and soul. The importance of temperance and mortification.
Gluttony!!
Presentation (pdf)Recording Part 1 (mp3)Recording Part 2 (mp3)
Lust The nature and purpose of sexuality and sexual relationships. The connection between chastity, honesty and real love.
Lust!!
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Avarice (Greed)Avoiding the trap of being possessed by our possessions. Detachment and generosity as a way of life.
Avarice
Presentation (pdf)Recording Part 1 (mp3)Recording Part 2 (mp3)
AngerRooting out the spiritual poison of bitterness and grudges. Taking difficult steps toward mercy and real forgiveness.
Anger
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Acedia (Sloth) Fighting the “noonday demon” of restlessness and despair. The virtue of hope as a foundation of happiness.
Acedia
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EnvyIdentifying what St Augustine called “the diabolical sin”. Charity towards neighbors. Contentment with God’s gifts.
Envy
Presentation (pdf)Recording Part 1 (mp3)Recording Part 2 (mp3)
Pride Recognizing “the source of all sin” (Sir 10:13). Faith and humility essential to a real relationship with God.
Pride
Presentation (pdf)Recording Part 1 (mp3)Recording Part 2 (mp3)
ConclusionAppreciating the gifts of the Eucharist and sacramental Confession. The tradition of spiritual direction. Prayer.
Conclusion!
Presentation (pdf)Recording Part 1 (mp3)Recording Part 2 (mp3)Examination of Conscience
All course material including audio © 2006 Fr Philip G. Bochanski.
Reading Materials On-line:The Bible: New American BibleCatechism of TheCatholic Church: Vatican Website, US Conference of Catholic Bishops WebsiteSt. John Cassian: Prolegomena, The Twelve Books on the Institutes of the Coenobia, ConferencesDom Lorenzo Scupoli: The Spiritual Combat
O Godhead hid,devoutly I adore Thee!
O Godhead hid, devoutly I adore Thee,
Who truly art within the forms before me;
To Thee my heart I bow with bended knee,
As failing quite in contemplating Thee.
Sight, touch, and taste in Thee are each deceived;
The ear alone most safely is believed:
I believe all the Son of God has spoken,
Than Truth’s own word there is no truer token.
God only on the Cross lay hid from view;
But here lies hid at once the Manhood too:
And I, in both professing my belief,
Make the same prayer as the repentant thief.
Thy wounds, as Thomas saw, I do not see;
Yet Thee confess my Lord and God to be:
Make me believe Thee ever more and more;
In Thee my hope, in Thee my love to store.
O thou Memorial of our Lord’s own dying!
O Bread that living art and vivifying!
Make ever Thou my soul on Thee to live;
Ever a taste of Heavenly sweetness give.
O loving Pelican! O Jesu, Lord!
Unclean I am, but cleanse me in Thy Blood;
Of which a single drop, for sinners spilt,
Is ransom for a world’s entire guilt.
Jesu! Whom for the present veil’d I see,
What I so thirst for, O vouchsafe to me:
That I may see Thy countenance unfolding,
And may be blest Thy glory in beholding. Amen.
(St. Thomas Aquinas, tr. E. Caswall.)
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Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )O Godhead hid,devoutly I adore Thee!
O Godhead hid, devoutly I adore Thee,
Who truly art within the forms before me;
To Thee my heart I bow with bended knee,
As failing quite in contemplating Thee.
Sight, touch, and taste in Thee are each deceived;
The ear alone most safely is believed:
I believe all the Son of God has spoken,
Than Truth’s own word there is no truer token.
God only on the Cross lay hid from view;
But here lies hid at once the Manhood too:
And I, in both professing my belief,
Make the same prayer as the repentant thief.
Thy wounds, as Thomas saw, I do not see;
Yet Thee confess my Lord and God to be:
Make me believe Thee ever more and more;
In Thee my hope, in Thee my love to store.
O thou Memorial of our Lord’s own dying!
O Bread that living art and vivifying!
Make ever Thou my soul on Thee to live;
Ever a taste of Heavenly sweetness give.
O loving Pelican! O Jesu, Lord!
Unclean I am, but cleanse me in Thy Blood;
Of which a single drop, for sinners spilt,
Is ransom for a world’s entire guilt.
Jesu! Whom for the present veil’d I see,
What I so thirst for, O vouchsafe to me:
That I may see Thy countenance unfolding,
And may be blest Thy glory in beholding. Amen.
(St. Thomas Aquinas, tr. E. Caswall.)
Legion of Christ- Ordinations, Vocation Stories
An army arrayed for spiritual battle!
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