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The Seven Deadly Sins

Read our full series on how to combat the seven deadly sins and grow in lively virtues.

Pride: Setting Ourselves Up as God

Sloth: A Shrinking from Love

Gluttony: Making an Idol of Food and Drink

Lust: Misusing God’s Gift of Sexuality

Envy: Desiring the Destruction of Another

Wrath: More than Just Bad Anger Management

Greed: Worshipping Worldly Goods

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Are you looking for ways to apply your Faith to your daily life and become a saint? We publish practical Catholic reflections on ordinary life every week.

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Mary’s Immaculate Conception: What It Means for You and Me

The dogma of the Immaculate Conception teaches that Mary was preserved from any stain of sin from the first moment of her conception onward. It’s a stunning truth to ponder, yet perhaps we might wonder how we can relate to a woman so pure and exalted. Here, then, are four things you and I can draw from Mary’s Immaculate Conception in relation to our everyday lives.

Hearts Open to the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Vir Christi writes on Purgatory, the mudroom attached to Heaven, and the Poor Souls residing there who stand in need of our help.

“Traveling Soul” – (A Trip to Israel)

Writer Serafina in her free verse poem “Traveling Soul” draws upon her own experience of a pilgrimage to Israel to highlight the sufferings of a soul seeking Jesus and struggling to find Him. A perfect poem for all “travelers” in need of encouragement!

4 Lessons on Authentic Masculinity from St. Joseph

St. Joseph exemplifies authentic masculinity. His life offers invaluable insights for those seeking wisdom and inspiration in their walk of faith. Here are four lessons he teaches about true manliness.

Loving Your Enemy (Even When You’d Rather Not)

Jesus commands to us to love our enemies. Why? How it sane and just to love someone who has hurt you gravely? What does loving such a person entail? How can we love them? Vir Christi answers these difficult questions and more.

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