Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast) Avoiding the Comparison Trap (with Dr. Mario Sacasa)
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Mar 6, 2025 Dr. Mario Sacasa, a licensed marriage and family therapist with two decades of experience, chats with Fr. Josh about the envy trap in our competitive world. They explore how to embrace our unique gifts within the body of Christ rather than measuring ourselves against others. Delving into how social media exacerbates feelings of envy, they offer practical strategies to counteract negativity. With insights from evolutionary psychology and St. Thérèse of Lisieux, this conversation provides a refreshing perspective on personal growth and spiritual fulfillment.
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St. Therese's Place
- St. Therese struggled to find her place in the Body of Christ, comparing herself to others.
- She realized her role was to love, like the heart, essential to the body's function.
Embrace Your Place and Be Grateful
- Embrace your place in the Body of Christ; God puts you where you're needed most.
- Practice gratitude, focusing on your gifts instead of what others have.
Padre Pio's Altar
- Fr. Josh desired to celebrate Mass on Padre Pio's altar but was denied.
- He realized that God gives us what we need for sanctification, not necessarily what we want.
