Exploring the challenges of living by Catholic values in a secular world, emphasizing the lost art of living. Reflecting on traditional virtues, the importance of embracing true living, and passing on teachings to future generations. Highlighting the disconnect between modern values and ancient wisdom, advocating for the revival of virtuous living.
Living according to our own judgement disconnects us from the classical roots of our faith.
Rediscovering the virtues of prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice enhances relationships and personal growth.
Deep dives
Challenges of Living a Faithful Life
Navigating the complexities of living a devout life while facing uncertainties in raising children, building strong marriages, and fostering friendships in Christian communities is highlighted. The speaker underscores the struggle individuals face in applying their faith to practical aspects of life in a secular world that has drifted from gospel values. In acknowledging these challenges, the importance of rediscovering the fundamental values of friendship, marriage, and family life is emphasized.
The Need for Traditional Virtues and Wisdom
The podcast discusses the decline in passing on traditional virtues and wisdom on how to live life well, attributing it to the modern secular world's detachment from historical teachings. Drawing parallels between mastering the art of living and learning the piano, the importance of receiving guidance, apprenticeship, and a rich tradition in virtues and moral values is highlighted. The significance of reclaiming and transmitting the virtues, especially the cardinal virtues, to cultivate a deeper understanding of relationships and fulfillment in life is emphasized.
Rediscovering the Art of Living through Virtues
The narrative emphasizes the necessity of rediscovering the art of living through the virtues passed down through generations, drawing on insights from philosophers like Plato and Aristotle and the teachings of the Catholic Church. By exploring the tradition of virtues, including prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice, the podcast advocates for embracing this timeless wisdom to cultivate meaningful relationships, enhance personal growth, and find true happiness in today's secular age where such foundational knowledge is often overlooked or undervalued.
Pope Benedict XVI once said that we have lost the “art of living,” but what does that really mean? Today, Dr. Sri dives into what it means to rediscover the art of living, and how we can pass it on to our friends, family, and loved ones. The world likes to tell us that the highest form of enlightenment is thinking for ourselves and ridding our lives of traditions, but in doing so we’re also ridding them from the teachings of the Church, and of the summation of our faith.
Snippet from the Show
_ _The secular world likes to tell us that we can pave our own way through life, only using our own resources and making our own truths, but by living according to our own judgement we are blocked off to the classical roots of our faith and what this life is meant to be.
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