Virtue & Spiritual Disciplines
The devil’s strategies, and how humility defeats them
In chapters 27–32 of the spiritual classic The Spiritual Combat, Lorenzo Scupoli outlines the various strategies used by the de...
Focus on These Virtues If You Want to Grow Closer to Christ
Can you guess what 3 virtues are needed to grow close to God? In his book, “Introduction to the Devout Life”, St. Francis de Sa...
What Does it Mean to be a Man of Virtue?
The Church has a very high bar when it comes to virtue. In fact, to be a man of virtue, you have to be a man of excellence. Bob...
How to Make a Resolution to Combat Vice and Grow in Virtue
If you've got a question for Fr. Josh, comment below with #AskFrJosh or share a Glory Story of how God has worked in your life ...
The worm in the wood: combating spiritual sloth
In chapter 20 of The Spiritual Combat, Lorenzo Scupoli addresses the harmful effects of sloth and offers guidance on how to com...
Why You're Telling Little Lies and How to Stop
You probably don't outright lie on a regular basis. But, do you exaggerate? Do you give half truths sometimes, or leave things ...
Why complaining feels good and yet we’re made to praise
I’ve discerned that complaining helps me feel in control. Over time, my brain became addicted to the feeling.Complaining can be...
St. Ignatius’ psychological advice … long before psychology was even invented
His 4 tips will help you understand your feelings better. St. Ignatius Loyola gives such revealing, accurate, and universal adv...
Sin, Emotions and Virtue Explained
Can your feelings be sinful? Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that "sin and virtue do not reside in the emotions, they reside in the...