Catholic Classics
by Ascension
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Day 6: Attachment Disguised as Virtue
Day 6: Attachment Disguised as Virtue
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Welcome to Catholic Classics from Ascension! Each season we'll read through a great Catholic spiritual writing providing insightful commentary and practical guidance along the way. Informative and enriching, these 20-30 mins episodes will allow you to learn from the Catholic Church’s most revered saints and teachers as you seek to cultivate your spiritual life. In season three of Catholic Classics, join Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris as they read and explain Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. In her “Little Way,” St. Thérèse shows us that, despite our weakness, (or perhaps because of it) God can make us saints through unbounded confidence in his love. Find out more about the Catholic Classics podcast at ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics.
Episodes
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- Day 6: Attachment Disguised as Virtue · 34 minEver caught yourself calling something a virtue when it was really an attachment? Sr. Katie Flanagan explains the flaw of souls whose lives look well-ordered but who fall apart…
- Day 5: Purifying Our Hearts · 31 minWhat happens when we’re doing all the “right” things in our spiritual life—but something deeper still needs to change? As we enter The Third Dwelling Place, Sr. Katie Flanagan…
- Day 4: Persevering in Prayer · 37 minWhat do you do when you fall, struggle, or feel discouraged in your prayer life? Keep going. As we enter The Second Dwelling Place of The Interior Castle, Sr. Katie Flanagan and…
- Day 3: Overcoming Mortal Sin · 35 minWhat happens to the soul when mortal sin darkens our relationship with God—and where is God in the midst of it? Sr. Katie reminds us of the ugliness of sin while reminding us…
- Day 2: Caring for our Souls · 22 minWhat would happen if we spent as much time caring for our souls as we do caring for our bodies? As we enter the First Dwelling Place of St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle…
- Day 1: Self-Knowledge Is Key · 15 minWhat does it take to truly know God—and ourselves? Sr. Katie Flanagan explores the importance of self-knowledge, humility, and compassion as we begin the journey of prayer. Today…
- Introducing Season 6: The Interior Castle · 18 minWhat can St. Teresa of Ávila teach us about drawing closer to Jesus? Sr. Katie Flanagan and Sr. Elfie Del Rosario give us an overview of what we can expect from our journey…
- Day 20: The Whole Task of Life · 19 minWhat do you want your life to be about when it's all said and done? As we reach the final episode of The Practice of the Presence of God, Fr. Gregory and Rebecca highlight…
- Day 19: The Solid Soul · 13 minAs Brother Lawrence approaches the end of his life, we encounter one of the most striking marks of authentic holiness: stability. Fr. Gregory Pine and Rebecca Dougherty explore…
- Day 18: Forgetting Ourselves · 15 minDo you think about yourself too much? Brother Lawrence emphasizes that the closer we draw to God, the less preoccupied we become with ourselves. Fr. Gregory and Rebecca challenge…
- Day 17: Beyond the Checklist · 15 minJesus is a person to be loved, not a box to be checked off on a list. Fr. Gregory Pine and Rebecca remind us that while discipline, practices, and spiritual "checklists" are…
- Day 16: Joyful Freedom · 16 minBrother Lawrence's holiness was marked not by severity, but by a joyful freedom rooted in faith. Fr. Gregory and Rebecca explore how the practice of God's presence frees us from…
- Day 15: Living Towards Heaven · 15 minHeaven is more than a future destination—it is a reality that begins to shape our lives today. Fr. Gregory and Rebecca offer practical wisdom for navigating discouragement…
- Day 14: The Eternal Perspective · 21 minIn light of eternity, what really matters in our lives? Fr. Gregory and Rebecca discuss how keeping our eyes fixed on the Lord helps us see our struggles, failures, and daily…
- Day 13: Holding On To Hope · 22 minWhen our spiritual life feels dry, uncertain, or stripped of the consolations we expect, God may be doing some of His deepest work. Fr. Gregory and Rebecca discuss Brother…
- Day 12: How to Make Space for God · 20 minGrowing in God’s presence requires both fidelity and surrender. Fr. Gregory and Rebecca reflect on mortification, creating space for God in our daily lives, and letting go of…
- Day 11: The Secret to Union with God · 19 minBrother Lawrence describes the practice of God’s presence as a simple attentiveness to the Lord that soon becomes the soul’s place of rest. Fr. Gregory and Rebecca reflect on…
- Day 10: Identity Begins with God · 19 minWhat does it mean to know who we are in light of who God is? Fr. Gregory and Rebecca begin our entry into the Spiritual Maxims by exploring identity, baptism, adoration, and the…
- Day 9: Take Courage and Persevere · 20 minHow do we remain faithful when prayer feels repetitive, life feels exhausting, or suffering lingers longer than we expected? Fr. Gregory and Rebecca explore how steadfast…
- Day 8: God Is Near in Our Suffering · 21 minThe Christian life is not about escaping suffering but discovering God within it. Fr. Gregory and Rebecca reflect on the powerful reality that God is near to us even in our…
