From Deacon Jack Alexander:
We come to the last two of the "Seven Deadly Sins." We are almost at the top of Mount Purgatory according to Dante. The last two sins are gluttony and lust. We will look at lust later in the week so we can finish our study of the "Seven Deadly Sins" before Lent ends.
Sensual pleasure: good food, good drink, good company are gifts from God. God gave us these gifts to enjoy but not to overindulge in. "Wherever the Catholic sun doth shine there is music and laughter and good red wine."
Taking an immoderate pleasure in food or drink is a sin called gluttony.
We have a infinite hunger for God that we need to fill. Gluttons seek to fill up their infinite hunger for God with something finite.
Watch this video to explore what desires drive your life:
Please remember to pray for Deacon Greg and his family. The vigil and rosary for Deacon Greg will be held tonight (Tuesday April 16) beginning at 7:00 pm in the Church and the Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 17th at 11:00 am. A reception in the Parish Hall will follow the Mass.
We come to the last two of the "Seven Deadly Sins." We are almost at the top of Mount Purgatory according to Dante. The last two sins are gluttony and lust. We will look at lust later in the week so we can finish our study of the "Seven Deadly Sins" before Lent ends.
Sensual pleasure: good food, good drink, good company are gifts from God. God gave us these gifts to enjoy but not to overindulge in. "Wherever the Catholic sun doth shine there is music and laughter and good red wine."
Taking an immoderate pleasure in food or drink is a sin called gluttony.
We have a infinite hunger for God that we need to fill. Gluttons seek to fill up their infinite hunger for God with something finite.
Watch this video to explore what desires drive your life:
Please remember to pray for Deacon Greg and his family. The vigil and rosary for Deacon Greg will be held tonight (Tuesday April 16) beginning at 7:00 pm in the Church and the Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 17th at 11:00 am. A reception in the Parish Hall will follow the Mass.
Questions:
After watching, PLEASE ADD A COMMENT sharing your thoughts, or ask any questions you have! We'd love to answer them!
- Does Catholicism teach that food, drink, and sensual pleasures are sinful? Why or why not?
- Have you ever used food or drink to fill a void within you? What is the only way to fill that void?
- What is the spiritual goal of fasting? How often do you practice it? What other types of ascetic practices can you employ to “discipline your lower nature”?
After watching, PLEASE ADD A COMMENT sharing your thoughts, or ask any questions you have! We'd love to answer them!