053: The Spiritual Combat - Ch. 33

Episode #53. Paths to Virtue. Smooth segues - or not. Subduing our passions (discussed at length!). Are we habitually and firmly disposed towards the good? Infusion of the theological virtues: Faith, Hope, & Love. Have you asked for an increase in virtue? The strength and inclination to be "good" is gift - we cooperate. The hermeneutic key to this text? Why, it's Confidence in God and Distrust of Self. We are being called to virtue. "The Spiritual Combat" is one path to virtue. Don't be discouraged by the difficulty of any one path. Many parts, one body (THE way or A way). Don't join a spirituality clique!! East meets West!! Do we REALLY believe that God communicates with us directly? Mmmmmm.... interlocutions... mmmmmmmm. Actually, He speaks to us all the time. Are we listening? Tiny acts of heroic virtue. Doctor recommended - or at least tried and true. Good ol' Abraham, good thing he kept on listening, huh? Grace supposes, and builds upon, our nature.

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