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Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony & Lust

The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama

As we continue through Lent, we ask God to shine a light on the ways He wants us to grow, and a big way is letting go of the sins that weigh us down. As we journey through Holy Week, we ponder in particular the way the fact that Jesus wants to take our sins from us and bear them Himself. It is so humbling to realize that we cannot fix them ourselves, but when we give our sins over to the one who loves us, we are able to find freedom, peace, and salvation. In this episode, we focus in on glutton and lust. What it is, how it shows up in our lives, what virtue we can run to in response to this sin, and practical tips to help us shed this sin from our lives. Practical tips from this episode for combatting gluttony: * Taking note of what we eat every day in a non-judgemental way, then evaluating afterwards what habits are healthy and which are not * Slowly breaking down unhealthy habits through small steps * Looking to Bl Carlo Acutis as an example of moderation Practical tips from this episode for combatting lust: * Immediately turning to prayer during times of temptation--specifically the rosary * Removing environmental factors that may lead to temptation like not sleeping with the phone next to your bed * Looking to St. Joseph as an example of chastity