The rule of three in the battle against sin
May 22, 2012 by Dan Burke
Filed under Humility, Overcoming/Fighting, Q and A, Root Sin, Self Knowledge, Sin
Q: Dear Dan, I am struggling with a recurring problem with anger that I can’t seem to overcome. I have read books, tried to understand how it surfaces in me, prayed fervently (I am living in a state of grace outside of this problem). But I seem to be making no progress. I am very very very very very very very very frustrated. A: Yours is a challenging question. Because of the complex issues involved with this issue... Read More
How can I get out of patterns of sin!?
November 15, 2011 by Sister Carmen Laudis OCD
Filed under Carmelite Spirituality, Humility, Overcoming/Fighting, Q and A, Self Knowledge, Sin
Q. Dear Sister Carmen, how can I deepen my relationship with God when I am stuck in patterns of sin that I can’t seem to break? I’ve asked this question to several people at different times, but I really can’t seem to figure this out or make any progress. I am really grieved over this. Thank you for your help. A. It seems to me that your grief over patterns of sin is already the beginning of conversion and spiritual... Read More



