All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri Why Self-Control Leads to Greater Joy
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Aug 19, 2025 Temperance may seem restrictive, but it actually enhances our freedom and joy. By exploring the sin of gluttony, Dr. Sri reveals how fasting and self-control pave the way to true happiness in Christ. The discussion emphasizes that embracing self-control can deepen our relationships and connect us closer to the divine. Through personal reflections and relatable examples, listeners discover the profound joy that comes from mastering our desires.
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Temperance Creates Space For Greater Joy
- Temperance orders desires so we can enjoy higher goods rather than merely denying pleasure.
- Self-control creates space in the soul to experience deeper joys God made us for.
Chips And Salsa Analogy
- Edward Sri uses a Mexican-restaurant chips-and-salsa story to show small pleasures can crowd out greater ones.
- Filling up on appetizers left less room to appreciate the main course, a metaphor for spiritual life.
We're Made For More Than Appetite
- Humans share bodily pleasures with animals but possess intellect and will that aim at truth, goodness, and God.
- Filling life with lower pleasures blocks our capacity for friendship, truth, and divine communion.