Necessary Sacrifices – The Death of Certain Goods
It is painful to say to oneself, “By choosing one road, I am turning my back on a thousand others.” Let’s talk about putting to death certain goods. In this episode, we discuss: Making choices to fit your vocation Prefer Nothing to the Love of Christ Measuring yourself, your tasks, and accepting limitations Role models…
To Rest in Him
Guarding the Intellect from Isaiah the Solitary
One of the most important habits to have in pursuing a life of holiness and virtue is guarding the intellect. In this episode, we discuss: The interconnectedness of our passions and the intellect The relationship between a pure mind and a pure body How anger plays a role Hatred of sin St. Michael’s Lent starts…
3 Reasons You Are Making Little Progress in the Spiritual Life
We haven’t hung out in a while. We had to catch up on a few things. But we do end up talking about things that might be prohibiting you from growing in the spiritual life. We promise… In this episode, we discuss: Adam’s thoughts on the National Eucharistic Congress How motorbikes might be a vehicle…
Discrimination of Demons
Adam and David discuss how men cannot ignore impassioned thoughts unless they watch over their desires and incensive powers. In this episode, we discuss: 3 groups of demons that fight on the front line; gluttony, avaricious thoughts, and those who seek the esteem of men. Fasting, vigils, and sleeping on the ground The Deluder, the…