A Virtue Worth Striving For: Affability
Affability is not a cardinal virtue, but it definitely checks in as a prime virtue of the spiritual life.
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Will You Be Remembered, and Does it Matter?
“I don’t want to be remembered for anything.” — Fr. John Riccardo
5 Autumnal Opportunities to Grow in Christian Virtue
My 7 summertime opportunities to grow in virtue article seemed to be a hit so here’s a follow up on that! Father John Bartunek wrote a book called Autumn Meditation so from there, this article will hit on some epic quotes. This article will discuss the unique particulars of this physical season (as opposed to Liturgical season) can enhance …
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If the 7 Capital Virtues Were Jane Austen Characters
There is no shortage of moral tales in Jane Austen’s six completed and published novels. After all, she was the daughter of an Anglican minister and lived an upright life. Although I’ve already written about the characters that best examples of the 7 deadly virtues, this time we’ll focus on which characters best exemplify their …
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7 Summertime Opportunities to Grow in Virtue
Fr. John Bartunek has written books for some of my favorite Catholic publishers such as Sophia Insitute Press and Servant Publications. He also wrote Summer Meditations which is appropriate for the season we’re in right now! Based on his book, here are seven virtues we have the opportunity to develop thanks to the season of …
Try These 15 Penitential Habits That Will Increase Your Humility
It’s not easy letting things go when your pride and ego have been wounded. I don’t know a single person who doesn’t automatically react in a negative way, at least not initially. There are some people who try to cultivate humility by letting things go, whether they were at fault for not. In fact, Benedictine …
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Saint Francis de Sales, a Wonderful Example for Journalists
I encourage you to focus on one of these five quotes, asking this doctor of the devout life to intercede for you.
Why False Modesty Has a Deadly Allure
This story is inspired by someone I know well, but all character names are fictitious. Peter landed a coveted position as a summer session teacher at a high-end boarding school. Part of his duties involved supervision of extracurricular activities like rock climbing. Peter had a conversation with the extracurricular head coach, Gene, ahead of time. …
5 Real Reasons Why Saint Maria Goretti is Remarkable
Saint Maria Goretti is often remembered as a martyr who died in defense of her chastity. In the face of being violated and raped, she cried out to her attacker, “No! It is a sin!” She even forgave her attacker and murder while she lay in the hospital dying. No doubt some, if not all, …
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