Are you building your life on great pillars?
In this episode of “The Catholic Gentleman,” Jon Heinen, Sam Guzman, and Devin Shadd discuss the eight essential pillars that all Catholics need to achieve greatness in life .
Daily devotion brings you closer to God
The foundation of an authentic Catholic life begins with a strong life of faith.
Sam explains that small, sustained acts of dedication can have a bigger impact than you think. Whether it’s prayer, scripture, or the Rosary, “dedication is the small practice in our daily lives that fosters the flame of love for God.”
Sacrifice and humiliation build faith
Self-denial is not simply giving up something. When Catholics embrace fasting, humiliation, and other sacrifices, they make room for God’s plan in our lives.
shut Because, “If you can’t say ‘no’ to your passions, you can’t truly say ‘yes’ to God. You are more of a slave to your own passions than you are a slave to Christ.” , when we are slaves of Christ, we are actually children of Christ. Because God wants to empower us. ”
Preserve your body and mind for the Holy Spirit
In order to do God’s will, we need to maintain our bodies and minds. Your health and well-being are important not only for your own sake, but also as confirmation that you are strongly created in the image of God.
“You are not your own. You were bought with a price, so glorify God with your body,” Heinen says.
The gentlemen say that living up to the pillars of dedication, sacrifice, physical health, and relationships leads to a great Catholic life.
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