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Day 41: Attachments and Desires (The Confessions of St. Augustine)

Day 41: Attachments and Desires (The Confessions of St. Augustine)

FromCatholic Classics


Day 41: Attachments and Desires (The Confessions of St. Augustine)

FromCatholic Classics

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Nov 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Moderating our bodily attachments and desires is essential for spiritual growth. St. Augustine describes the ways our bodily desires and attachments can become distorted. From love of food to love of music, every earthly attachment can turn us away from God if we become overly reliant on them. Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Gregory invite us to consider a holy detachment from the things of this world so we can let God fill us completely. Today’s readings are Book 10, Chapters 31-34.
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Please note: The Confessions of St. Augustine contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Released:
Nov 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to Catholic Classics from Ascension! Each season we'll read through a great Catholic spiritual writing providing insightful commentary and practical guidance along the way. Informative and enriching, these 20-30 mins episodes will allow you to learn from the Catholic Church’s most revered saints and teachers as you seek to cultivate your spiritual life. This season, Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P. will guide you through "Introduction to the Devout Life" by St. Francis de Sales, Doctor of the Church. In just 43 days, you'll discover what generations of Catholics have learned from this treasured book: that it is possible to have a personal relationship with Jesus, regardless of your vocation and the demands of daily life.