Follow

How To Grow In Virtue And Overcome Habitual Sin

Seeking Excellence with Nathan Crankfield

Use code NATHAN15 for 15% off at https://tanbooks.com Learn more about Seeking Excellence at https://www.seekingexcellence.us Seeking Excellence offers a wide range of content and individual coaching to help you fulfill your potential and get the most out of life! In this episode of the Seeking Excellence podcast, Nathan Crankfield interviews Father Basil Cole, a Dominican priest, about the life and teachings of Venerable Louis of Granada, particularly focusing on his work, The Sinner's Guide. The conversation explores the significance of religious orders, the legacy of St. Dominic, the importance of sanctifying grace, and how daily duties can be transformed into acts of holiness. Father Cole emphasizes the need for silence and prayer in cultivating virtues and addresses the challenges of practical atheism in today's world. He encourages young Catholics to engage with their faith actively and to recognize their vocation to holiness. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Father Basil Cole 06:31 Father Basil's Journey to the Priesthood 09:13 Understanding Religious Orders 12:18 The Dominican Order and Its Legacy 15:15 The Rosary and St. Dominic's Influence 18:05 Venerable Louis of Granada's Life and Impact 21:04 Exploring the Sinner's Guide 29:35 Understanding Sanctifying Grace 33:03 The Role of Gratitude in Holiness 40:26 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit 44:03 Cultivating a Life of Grace 48:27 The Importance of Silence 51:24 Engaging God in Daily Life 56:30 Encouragement for Young Catholics