Angelic Virtues & Demonic Vices: Reflections on Pride, Penance, and Providence | Fr. Basil Cole, OP

FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY!!!We're giving away 1,000 copies of The Battle of the Virtues and Vices by Pope Saint Leo IX.Use Discount Code CGS1000 To Get Your FREE Copy Here: https://bit.ly/3HKNm6JHow do we maintain faith in a confusing and chaotic world?In this compelling episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, Fr. Basil Cole, OP, draws on his immense experience to illuminate the path to spiritual growth even amidst uncertainty. The discussion addresses the current conflicts within the Church and emphasizes the importance of Divine Providence during these challenging times. Fr. Cole shares his personal journey to becoming a Dominican and a parish missionary, highlighting the struggles and theological confusion he faced, particularly during the tumultuous period of Vatican II. The conversation delves into the significance of living a penitential life, the complexities of sin, and the necessity of understanding virtues and vices, particularly pride and vainglory.Angelic Virtues and Demonic Vices by Fr. Basil Cole, OP: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/angelic-virtues-and-demonic-vices-aquinas-practical-principles-for-reaching-heaven-and-avoiding-hell/Learn more about Fr. Cole: https://dhs.edu/people/rev-basil-cole-o-p/Be sure to Like, Subscribe, or Follow The Conor Gallagher Show on your favorite podcast platform, and visit ConorGallagherShow.com to sign up for exclusive updates and offers.CHAPTERS00:01 Thank You and Book Giveaway00:45 Trailer03:10 What Is Heaven Like?12:40 Why Priests Should Preach More About Heaven14:35 Fr. Basil Cole's Vocation Story20:05 A Terrible Time In The Church25:55 Living Through Vatican II As A Religious31:43 Liturgy Wars38:42 Conflict In Modern Church43:45 What Death Is Like52:35 Mortal Sin1:06:50 The Sin Conor Thinks Is Infecting Our World The Most1:10:30 Pride and Vainglory1:17:20 How Vices Are Connected1:19:30 The Virtue of Penance1:23:45 The Theology of Penance1:26:50 Salami Sandwiches, Beer, and Scotch1:28:20 Seeing Your Children Sin1:33:55 Soft Living1:41:55 Anger and Gentleness1:47:08 Confession Surprises