Month: October 2021

Guide to Goodness

Right Ordered Desire. Fruit of the Spirit: Chastity

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Art by Melanie Boutiette Just Beloved

The fruit of chastity is grossly misunderstood in our society. Perhaps this is because we don’t talk much about its importance.  It seems to me that in our oversexualized world, the conversation about chastity is kept in the dark because it is so countercultural.  After reading this post, I hope you gain a greater appreciation of this fruit and how not being chaste negatively impacts our world, especially women.  Ultimately, I am hopeful that this conversation leads us to re-think and prioritize chastity and right-ordered desire in our lives.

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Gift of Goodness

There is Something About Mary!

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Celebrating Mary and the Feast of the Holy Rosary.

In Catholic tradition, the entire month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary.  This month-long observance is largely due to the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, celebrated today, October 7.

“Help me, Mother Mary.” 

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Guide to Goodness

Feeling Safe and Secure.  Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control

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Art by Melanie Boutiette Just Beloved

Would you feel safe and secure living in a house without windows and doors?  Proverbs 25:28 tells us that a person without self-control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out.  Biblical self-control means choosing to give up trying to control things on our own, surrendering to God for help, and working alongside Him for real change.  If you lack self-control, you will be controlled by your whims.  If you do not choose to rely on the Holy Spirit and aim to make the right choices, you cannot become your best self.

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