About this episode

The episode reflects on the readings for the First Sunday in Lent, focusing on the concept of sin and how to combat it.

This video reflects on the First Sunday in Lent's readings, focusing on the concept of sin (0:00). The speaker explains how sin: Darkens our intellect (0:18), making it difficult to make right choices and leading to rationalization (0:39).Weakens our will (1:03), allowing passions and desires to overpower intellect and lead to bad choices (1:31).Results from our concupiscent nature due to original sin (1:51).The speaker introduces "S.I.N." as a way to combat sin: S - Sacrifice (2:01): Giving ...

People in this episode

Host: Deacon Dave

Topics covered

• Lent
• sin
• Christianity
• spiritual reflection
• sacrifice

Keywords

• Lent
• sin
• sacrifice
• Christianity
• spirituality
• concupiscence
• intellect
• will

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Books & works: S.I.N.: A Reflection on the Readings for the First Sunday in Lent

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