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The Gathering Place, a Podcast from Blessed is She
Virtue is Hard; Let Him Change You One Step at a Time // TGP Episode 152 (Rescued, Lent 2024)
Feb 15, 2024
The podcast discusses the challenges of practicing virtue and the role of the enemy in distorting personalities. They reflect on profound confessions and the significance of Ash Wednesday. The speakers discuss finding solace in the chapel and the joy of being Catholic. They explore the vulnerability of the Lord's heart and practical ways of expressing love for Him. The episode concludes with a prayer for God's grace during Lent.
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- Virtue is a gradual process, and instead of striving to fix ourselves, we should let God peel back our layers and grow us in virtue bit by bit.
- Encountering God in everyday life and finding joy in simple encounters can help us draw closer to Him and deepen our relationship.
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Being vulnerable and embracing humility in the pursuit of virtue
In a recent confession, the podcast host shared an experience of humility and vulnerability in confronting her struggles with virtue. She compared herself to her friend Jenna, who seemed to exercise virtue effortlessly. The chaplain's insightful comment about the difficulty of virtue for some people resonated with her. She also reflected on how the enemy can distort our strengths and make us despise them. The importance of recognizing our dependence on God and not feeling defective but rather dependent is another valuable insight shared. The host expressed gratitude for this confession experience and vowed to embrace humility and let God love her.
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