054 - The Virtue of Temperance

Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph Anthony discuss the challenges of maintaining temperance during the pandemic, exploring the rise of behaviors like excessive Netflix binging and overindulgence. They delve into the significance of temperance as a cardinal virtue, emphasizing its role in human excellence, union with God, and the perfection of our divine image. The conversation also explores the impact of alcohol consumption on individuals' intellectual faculties, the Catholic perspective on enjoying alcohol in moderation, and the virtues of sobriety, abstinence, and chastity for a fulfilling Christian life.