Authenticity: Be True to the Real You
There’s something deeply powerful about choosing to be your true self. Not the version others expect or the one shaped by fear of rejection—but the real, honest, unapologetic you. So many people change to fit in, to gain approval, or to avoid being misunderstood. But those changes often come at the cost of losing oneself. […]
🌼 The Sacred Role of Suffering: Where the Lotus of Compassion Grow
“Suffering is the mud out of which the lotus of compassion grows.”— Thich Nhat Hanh In the image above, a radiant yellow lotus rises from the thick, dark mud — a powerful metaphor for the human experience of suffering. The lotus does not grow despite the mud, but because of it. This is the paradox […]
SLOTH: The Sin of Wasted Purpose
Sloth is often misunderstood. It’s not just laziness or lying around all day—it is spiritual apathy, the refusal to act, grow, or fulfill one’s responsibilities. It is indifference toward God, life, and purpose. Sloth whispers, “Why bother?” and convinces the soul to drift through life without passion, effort, or direction. Why is Sloth a Cardinal […]
LUST: When Desire Becomes Disordered
Lust is not simply desire—it is disordered desire. It turns something sacred into something selfish. Lust objectifies others and sees people as things to be used, not souls to be loved. It takes what God designed as holy—intimacy, union, and love—and twists it into indulgence, control, and addiction. Why is Lust a Cardinal Sin? Lust […]
GLUTTONY: When Appetite Becomes Idolatry
Gluttony is more than overeating. It is the sin of excess—when we seek satisfaction in food, drink, or physical indulgence to the point of obsession. It is not about nourishment, but about overindulgence. When desire controls us, and when temporary pleasures become our escape or identity, we cross the line into gluttony. Why is Gluttony […]
ENVY: The Sin That Resents Blessings
View Post Envy is a quiet poison of the soul. Unlike greed, which wants more, envy resents that others have what we do not. It begrudges blessings, talents, happiness, and success—feeling bitter not because we lack, but because someone else possesses what we desire.Why is Envy a Cardinal Sin? Envy is one of the seven […]
