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Beauty So Ancient
by Cynthia Burley
St Ignatius says, "He who goes about to reform the world must begin with himself, or he loses his labor."St Augustine pleads, "Let me know myself; let me know thee". Bottom line: We can't change the world until we change ourselves. Join me as we work to improve ourselves so that we can be light in the midst of darkness.
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49: Prayer Before a Crucifix
The prayer before a crucifix is a great tool that we can use to keep our minds focused on Christ. St Bonaventure says ""He who desires"to go on advancing from virtue to virtue, from grace to grace, should meditate continually on the Passion of Jesus." Everytime we pass a crucifix, we should…
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48: The Power of Silence - External Silence
Sometimes we forget how important silence is and the power of external silence. EPISODE NOTES
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47: DO YOU REFLECT ON YOUR DEATH? 3 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD
On Ash Wednesday, we are reminded our our deaths and the brevities of our lives. "Remember man, thou art dust." Today, we take a look at 3 reasons why we must embrace death.
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46: How Your Zeal Can Destroy Souls - A Tale of Three Zeals
What a wonderful thing it is to have great zeal for the Gospel, but is it true zeal? Did you know mistaken zeal can destroy souls? In this Episode In this episode we take a look at three types of zeals: The zeal that destroy souls. Mistaken zeal. True zeal. Sources The Spirit of St Francis de…
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45: What To Do If Your Husband Doesn't Lead Spiritually - 8 Tips
IN THIS EPISODE Show notes What do you do if your husband doesn't lead spiritually? Pray for God to show him how to lead. Let him lead in prayer. Praise him privately for the good things he accomplishes. Praise him publicly. Don't compare him to others, not even in your home. Encourage him to…
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44: 3 Roots of Rash Judgment & Why You Must Be Really Careful!
This podcast was originally posted on the the A More Rigorous Lent Podcast on beautysoancientcom. Rash Judgment is something that came up in discussion a couple of years ago because of the hasty reporting on the Covington Catholic boys. However, it's something that we all do from time to time.…
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43. 3 Ways We Are Culpable For The Mess We're In
We are in such a mess aren't we? The global pandemic has decimated thousands of lives. Read the show notes.
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42: Late Have I Loved You by St. Augustine - God Doesn't Give Up On Us!
"Late Have I Loved You," is a poetic excerpt from St Augustine's "Confessions." It's a beautiful story of how St Augustine was so enthralled with the world, that he resisted God's calling. In the end, he could not resist God and he finally left worldly things behind and reached for God's peace.…
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41 - 5 Ways to Combat Loneliness on Valentines Day
Because of all the Valentine's Day media hype, so many of us end up feeling lonely on Valentine's day. However, what actually happens is that we allow ourselves to get manipulated into experiencing deep longing for a mate on this Valentine's day. IN THIS PODCAST Remember that Valentine's Day is...
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40: Are You Seeking God Through These 3 Wrong Ways (Mother Angelica)?
As some of you know, I am extremely attached to Amazon. Whenever I see a new book, I want it. Well, last week, I received, Mother Angelica's Guide to Practical Holiness. It's a wonderful, practical book that I highly recommend. In a chapter titled, "Three Keys to the Kingdom", she lists three…
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39: 5 Penances Catholics Can Do Instead of Self-Flagellation
Sometimes when we want to suffer for our Lord, we are drawn to external mortifications and penances like self-flagellation (whipping), wearing hairshirts and cilices. Why is that? Two reasons - first, we want to go hardcore and in our minds, whipping yourself is EXTREMELY hardcore. The second...
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Ep. 38 - 8 Ways to Build Intimacy in Your Marriage
T Humans are driven to get married, first of all to procreate, but secondly to build a bond with another human being that you can trust with your life. You want to be with someone who understands you and will help you to get to heaven. Life is not easy and we are often so distracted by the cares...
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Ep. 37 - 5 Freelance Jobs That Are Perfect for Stay-at-home Moms
Teen vogue posted a guide to anal sex on Christmas Day. This is not the first time they posted this. It's almost like they do it to rile up Christians. This had me thinking about how important it is to either homeschool or put your kids in good Catholic schools, rather than risk the secular…
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Ep. 36 – How To Dissolve Your Anger & Hate Through Prayer
Sometimes anger and hate for someone is so intense that it makes us sick, but we keep being angry. Is there no way of dissolving the anger? Luckily there is a way and both religion and psychology confirm it. Now how would you like to get rid of your strong feelings of anger that both shame you…
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Rigorous Advent 2019 - Ep. 2: 10 Ways to Have an Advent of Joyful Penance
Is Advent supposed to be Joyful or Penitential? There seems to be some controversy. No one is arguing that Advent is supposed to be as penitential as Lent, but did you know that Advent is about more than "joyful expectation"? It is both penitential and joyful. We do our penances joyfully because…
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Ep. 35 – Should Christian Women Take Boudoir (Sensual) Photo Shoots For Their Husbands?
Apparently, it has become a "thing" for Christian women to take "boudoir" photos. Boudoir photography is a "photographic style featuring intimate, sensual, romantic, and sometimes erotic images of its subjects in a photographic studio, bedroom or private dressing room environment, primarily...
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Ep. 34 – Climate Change Letter Signed by Scientists is Good News for Christians
On Tuesday, November 5th, 11, Washington D.C., Nov 5, 2019, more than 11,000 "scientists" signed a "climate change emergency" letter. This letter calls for a "gradual reduction" in the world's population. This warning was was published in BioScience journal and was signed by 11,258 scientists…
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Ep. 33 – What's Up With the Pachamama Idols & Have You Thrown Your Pachamama in the Tiber Yet?
Recently during the Amazonian Synod, 5 statues of the the Pachamama idol, the earth mother goddess, revered by the Amazonian people, were placed in a Chapel of the Carmelite Church of Santa Maria in Transportina, Rome. On October 21, these statues were taken and thrown into the Tiber River. This...
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Ep. 32 – How to be a Straight Shooter, Charitably
I am convinced that the Rosary is the secret to having a strong marriage. It certainly is one of the reasons why we have a strong marriage. If you're having a lot of marital conflict, try praying the rosary daily -- even when you don't feel like it -- even when you are angry at each other. It's…
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Ep. 31 – The Rosary: Secret to Having a Strong Marriage
I am convinced that the Rosary is the secret to having a strong marriage. It certainly is one of the reasons why we have a strong marriage. If you're having a lot of marital conflict, try praying the rosary daily -- even when you don't feel like it -- even when you are angry at each other. You'd…
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Ep. 30 – Suffering is Not Negotiable, Sweetheart
"Suffering is not negotiable, sweetheart," is a paraphrase of something Mother Angelica said. She stated, " Holiness is not for wimps and the cross is not negotiable, sweetheart, it's a requirement." And yet, we hate to suffer. I know I do. However, suffering will come and when it does come, God...
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Ep. 29 –Why Do Some Catholics Hate Catholic Entrepreneurs?
This podcast was partly inspired by the hate that I saw directed at Catholic author, podcaster and course creator, Taylor Marshall when he released his latest book, "Infiltration", along with some other Catholics entrepreneurs I have seen attacked, especially if their offering is a digital...
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Ep. 28 – Am I Being Selfish For Wanting to Marry a Virgin?
Virginity is a wonderful thing and ideally every spouse should be a virgin before marriage. Alas, we live in a fallen world, full of sin. As a result, there are a lot of sinners with past sexual history, who are trying hard to live chaste lives, but can do nothing about their history. If you…
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Ep. 27 – Four Reasons Why I Only Wear Skirts and Dresses- Lifechanging!
Soon after my conversion to Catholicism, I decided to only wear skirts and dresses. It made such a difference in my life from the way I looked, to my sense of modesty and my feelings of responsibility when it came to others. IN THIS EPISODE The history of women wearing pants in the U.S. How…
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Ep. 26 – The Truth About Husbandly Authority & Wifely Submission
When single or engaged couples think of the authority of the husband and the submission of the wife, what enters their heads? I'm pretty sure there are lots of fantasies of deep-voiced men giving orders, and delicate wives acquiescing with lowered eyes. Alas, anyone who's been married for 5…
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Ep. 25 – Fake Fighting on the Internet - Does Not a Soldier of Christ Make
A lot of people don't understand that what they call "fighting for the faith" on the internet, is actually fake fighting. What do I mean by that? Does anyone really believe that ranting or cutting and pasting, is fighting for the faith? Whoever does is sorely mistaken. IN THIS EPISODE Why ranting...
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Ep. 24 – On Fleeing Temptation – Yes, It Will Come
When I woke up today, I didn't know I would be podcasting about fleeing temptation. But then this happened. When I first woke up, I glanced at my phone. I know, I know. Bad habit. Well, what a surprise I received! I was greeted with the image of an almost completely nude FB friend! How did that...
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Ep. 23 - 20 Signs That He's Wasting Your Time
Do you know how to discern if the man you're with is just wasting your time? I know a lot of women who have hung around, and hung around a man, without realizing that the relationship was was going nowhere. Courtship is an art and one of the basic skills that women must know is how to properly...
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Ep. 22 - How to Cultivate Feminine Traits in a Sea of Feminism
Because we live in the modern society, there are a lot of women who don't know how to be feminine. In this episode, we look at 10 ways to cultivate our feminine traits. IN THIS EPISODE How to become more nurturing. Why you should study your feminine friends. How learning the feminine arts…
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Ep. 21- Do You Talk Too Much? On Taming the Tongue
Do you talk too much? If you talk too much, or you suspect that you do, we have some tips for you. The sad truth is that those who talk too much think that others find them infinitely amusing, but it's not the case. They usually find such folks a bore. IN THIS EPISODE What does the Bible say…
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Ep. 20 - The Four Stages of Courtship (As Per Fr Ripperger)
Fr Chad Ripperger has a video on what he defines as the "Four Stages of Courtship." This is a re-upload of a Facebook Live video I did in 2019 where I gave my take on the four stages. At the time I had just begun to court with my now-husband and it served as a wonderful guide to our own…
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Ep. 19 - Everyone Needs a Little Holy Leisure in His Life
Happy Labor Day! Get a little holy leisure today. Leisure should be intentional and not mindless! EPISODE NOTES
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Ep. 18 - When Does Overeating Become Gluttony?
A listener messaged me to ask "when does overeating become gluttony"? It's a good question as gluttony is such a common sin. St Thomas Aquinas says, "Gluttony denotes, not any desire of eating and drinking, but an inordinate desire . . . leaving the order of reason, wherein the good of moral…
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Ep. 17 - Does Love of Neighbor Mean Open Borders?
We are called to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. "In the evening of life, we shall be judged by love alone", says St John of the Cross. But does love of neighbor mean open borders? The illegal immigration issue is a difficult one. Today we take a look at the viewpoints of those who…
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Ep. 16 – "Haters Gonna Hate": Overcoming Envy
We're very good at pointing out envy in others. After all, "haters gonna hate", as the slang phrase goes. But are we good at identifying envy in ourselves? Do we focus on overcoming envy? IN THIS EPISODE The difference between jealousy and envy. How grave a sin is envy? What do the Church fathers...
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Ep. 15 – Anger Problem? Moderate Your Anger by Moderating Your Love
There are a lot of Christians with anger management problem. But did you know that one way to deal with an anger problem is by moderating your anger by moderating your love? How does that work you wonder? Love seems to be on the opposite spectrum of anger, and what sometimes accompanies it…
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Ep. 14 – How to Not Intimidate Men on Dates
Whenever we speak of intimidating men on dates, a very popular trope is, "If he's intimidated by me, that's his problem. I need a strong man who can 'handle' " me. How is it then that some women intimidate men and some don't? And if a woman complains about men being intimidated by her on the one...
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Ep. 13 – Marital Debt Part II: Wife Not Crazy About It? Show Her You Love Her
In part one of the talk on the marital debt, we looked at the technical aspects of it, as well as whether it is a sin to refuse the marital debt. You can listen to it here. This episode is addressed to husbands who tend to bear the brunt of the marital debt refusals. If you learn to speak your...
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Ep. 12 – Workaholism: Bad For Your Health - Bad For Your Soul
Workaholism is something that is not discussed very frequently. We value hard work and even though we might complain about a member working too much, deep down we sort of envy his work ethic. Being a workaholic can have negative results not just on one's health, but also on one's spiritual life.…
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Ep. 11 – Is it Sinful to Refuse the Marital Debt?
Is it sinful to refuse the marital debt? A lot of people hate the term "marital debt" because it sounds so technical and devoid of love. The marriage debt is the mutual obligation that the spouses have, within a valid marriage (natural or supernatural) to have marital relations. However, we do...
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Ep. 10 – How Important is Physical Attraction During Courtship & Marriage
Whether or not we are attracted to the person we're dating is a lot more important than we think. But how important is physical attraction when it comes to courtship and marriage? If you believe that because you're a Christian, your spouse doesn't care about your appearance, you are wrong. First…
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Ep. 9 – How to Use More Feminine Speech With Your Husband
What exactly is feminine speech and why should traditional women be concerned about it? If you are a woman who believes that the man should be the head of the home, it's important that you learn how to moderate your speech so that you're not bossing him around. Women with assertive personalities,...
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Ep. 8 – How to Signal Interest to a Guy Without Losing Your Dignity
Intuitively, women know they shouldn't pursue men. In the vast majority of these kind of cases, things never work out. However, women are quick to point out the exceptions without acknowledging just that - they're exceptions. A woman should not pursue a man or ask him out, but there are ways she...
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Ep. 7 - Phlegmatics: Know Your Temperament; Know Your Path to Holiness
Phlegmatics are the quintessential "nice" people. The phlegmatic is prone to sloth and does not like to work, but once he takes on a task, he perseveres. He doesn't demand much from life and doesn't have a lot of internal motivation. A phlegmatic soul must cultivate an aspiration to do better,...
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Ep. 6 – Coffee - Not Cliques
The after-mass coffee hour is meant to foster a sense of community and provide an opportunity to meet the Catholics who you see at Mass every day. Unfortunately, because humans are going to human, you invariably have the formation of cliques which leave some people out. You end up with a lot of...
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Ep. 5 - Sanguines: Know Your Temperament; Know Your Path to Holiness
Sanguines are the life of the party. They are extroverted, with a lot of friends, are optimistic, and scatter-brained, and does not hold grudges. A sanguine soul must cultivate a love of meditation, so that they can focus on spiritual instead of temporal things. Today, we take a look at the...
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Ep. 4 - The Code of a Gentleman
We live in a confusing time - a time when men are afraid to be men, where men are afraid to be a gentleman. Men are confused because we live in a quasi-matriarchy which celebrates womanhood and denigrates manhood. What men need is a code of chivalry. Circa 1839-1997, The Virginia Military...
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Ep. 3 -Melancholics: Know Your Temperament; Know Your Path to Holiness
Someone with a melancholic temperament has a great attraction to the interior life, which is a great benefit. They are reserved, are hard on themselves and others and tend to be distrusting and pessimistic. A melancholic soul who abandons himself to the interior life and the Crucified Christ can...
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Ep. 2 -Cholerics: Know Your Temperament; Know Your Path to Holiness
The choleric temperament inspires both admiration & loathing. Cholerics are the natural-born leaders, proud, filled with grand aspirations, blunt and unempathetic. However, a choleric who abandons himself to the will of God and sees himself as only a tool to be used for God's Glory can achieve...
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St Ignatius says, "He who goes about to reform the world must begin with himself, or he loses his labor."St Augustine pleads, "Let me know myself; let me know thee". Bottom line: We can't change the world until we change ourselves. Join me as we work to improve ourselves so that we can be light in the midst of darkness.
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