http://www.thewordinsaints.com Recent blog posts from my shop. en-US Greed is the inordinate desire for material wealth, power, or personal satisfaction, often leading to the devaluation of human life. This devaluation can manifest in the decisions and policies that contribute to the prevalence of abortion. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:40:54 -0400 https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1298314631878/5-ways-greed-plays-a-role-in-abortion https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1298314631878/5-ways-greed-plays-a-role-in-abortion?pub=1725291654 Greed is considered a deadly sin because it fundamentally distorts the human person’s relationship with God, with others, and with creation. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:27:30 -0400 https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1298357657881/the-4-consequences-of-greed-and-how-it https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1298357657881/the-4-consequences-of-greed-and-how-it?pub=1725290850 Lust, like gluttony, provides a temporary escape from life's troubles but ultimately leaves the soul in danger. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:09:03 -0400 https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1287879215235/10-ways-to-cultivate-chastity-and https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1287879215235/10-ways-to-cultivate-chastity-and?pub=1722614943 ...." purity of heart allows one to see and experience God's presence more fully..." Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:49:51 -0400 https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1282916519256/5-characteristics-of-a-pure-heart https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1282916519256/5-characteristics-of-a-pure-heart?pub=1721256591 It can also rear its ugly head in subtle ways like when we are not content with what we have, always wanting more and filling our entire lives with excess. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:49:42 -0400 https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1280693609297/5-ways-to-grow-in-temperance-and https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1280693609297/5-ways-to-grow-in-temperance-and?pub=1720633782 If you are a person of prayer, I can guarantee you are constantly distracted during your sacred time. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:39:59 -0400 https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1272272857161/how-i-use-my-prayer-journal-to-combat https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1272272857161/how-i-use-my-prayer-journal-to-combat?pub=1718116799 We are called to freely choose God’s will for our lives by obeying His commandments and pursuing our own sanctification though prayer, fasting, the sacraments and striving to grow in virtue. Sun, 09 Jun 2024 22:05:41 -0400 https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1271891553509/examining-pride-a-catholic-approach-to https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1271891553509/examining-pride-a-catholic-approach-to?pub=1717985141 We are His creation. We are the images God had in His mind, made flesh. Mon, 06 May 2024 13:23:40 -0400 https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1262486212103/freedom-in-the-law https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1262486212103/freedom-in-the-law?pub=1715016220 My struggle with rumination is a significant hurdle. I often believe I've forgiven someone, only to find a trigger that sends me spiraling, replaying old grievances. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:13:57 -0400 https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1254462323144/the-wrriters-journal-method https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1254462323144/the-wrriters-journal-method?pub=1712272437 I wanted to find God, the real God. I did believe in God but was Jesus really God? As I sit here now writing this, I chuckle, little did I know then what I know now but that’s life isn’t it? Fri, 01 Mar 2024 21:16:17 -0500 https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1246024118589/how-to-forgive-8-tips-for-catholics-to https://www.thewordinsaints.com/post/1246024118589/how-to-forgive-8-tips-for-catholics-to?pub=1709345777