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Fighting for Chastity - The Inner Life - February 9, 2026

The Inner Life

Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Fighting for Chastity * The beginnings of the fight for Chastity? * (4:29) what is the connection between war and chastity? * (9:23) How is discouragement combated in fight sin?  * How is sexuality a gift? * (15:06) Harmony - I was separated and still separated for 15 years. It didn't work out. Said I need to be abstinent. Asked God for help. First two years were hard. It's been 15 years of chastity and still going strong. (20:33) Break 1 * Annie - In the catechism...widows...single for years. having difficulty through that and when I'm lonely, I get tempted about that. Is there resources on this? I'm really struggling. * (30:56)  in what ways does impurity damage masculinity? (36:52) Break 2 * What are other battle fronts for Chastity? * (44:36) Tony - I was introduced to porn at 8. With it most of my life. Being free from it now and it's great. Took a long time to figure it out. * How can we help our young people grow in chastity in their life? Resources: * Reclaimed: Win the War of Freedom, Self-Mastery, and Holy Purity * https://scepterpublishers.org/products/reclaimed-win-the-war-of-freedom-self-mastery-and-holy-purity?srsltid=AfmBOop65ZyDTDQVxQtcy7OI_IStWBK6anpbeBEYClhkTNCMHVm7ibLe