Vitals and Virtues

St. Basil the Great said "Anger is a kind of temporary madness". Tag along with Dr. Adam Blincoe and I as we sip on some great beer and discuss the vice of anger and the common enemy we have struggled against, it just might be your common enemy too! If you can get past an absurd technical difficulty that rendered our voices to something akin to Alvin, Simon and Theodore, you might just find something useful!You'll hear about our steps and missteps we have taken on the journey to sainthood along with some great nuggets of wisdom from the saints. However, no episode would be complete if it failed to address Dr. Blincoe's love for Tom Bombadil and why Leo thinks The Hobbit is Tolkien's best work. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

In this episode there's a new addition, bear with me as the "studio" evolves. This episode is a long one but full of great advice from this great saint, covering Introduction to the Devout Life, Chapter 38 of Section 3 with St. Francis de Sales. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

This episode Dr. Blincoe and I get to scratch the surface and discuss The Precepts of the Church and what is required of Catholics to be considered practicing the faith. Follow this link to read the precepts of the church!Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

"Everybody grants that we must guard against the desire for evil things, since evil desires make evil men. But I say yet further, my daughter, do not desire dangerous things"St. Francis de Sales with a mic drop chapter here explaining how wishing for things that are impossible, prevents us from obtaining the graces God has placed before us. Follow along in chapter 37 of section 3 of Introduction to The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

"Reason is the special characteristic of man, and yet it is a rare thing to find really reasonable men"Chapter 36, section 3 of Introduction to The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales here to tell us how to have a well balanced, reasonable mind. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Is nursing school worth the ROI? Is Dave Ramsey a quack? Is Harry Potter demonic? It all depends! Listen in and hear what slum lord, experienced ER and ICU nurse, Paxton Knutson, had to say about it. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

As Christians, we are not called to live a boring life devoid of fun and recreation, but we are called to order it properly. Here in Chapter 34 of section 3 of Introduction to the Devout life by St. Francis de Sales, we get to learn how to have fun the right way, so we are actually refreshed by our recreation, not exhausted by it. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Another chapter of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales in the books! Here's chapter 33 of Section 3 where the good saint helps us discern between dangerous fun, and forbidden amusement. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Not all recreation is made equal, and some forms of fun aren't all they're cracked up to be. In this episode covering chapter 32 of Section 3 from Introduction to The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales, he explains how we can board up some of the pitfalls in the virtuous life. By avoiding certain forms of entertainment, and laying a foundation and framework on how to approach activities we can grow in the virtuous life with the good saint as our guide. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

What kind of fun should we be having? Covering chapter 31 of section 3 in Introduction to The Devout Life by the good Saint Francis de Sales. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

"Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth: and a door round about my lips" -Psalm 140:3Chapter 30 of Section 3 of Introduction to The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. This episode, with the Good Guide, we get to cover how to have a good conversation and avoid useless words. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Tripping over my tongue while covering chapter 29 of section 3 here in Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. The great saint tells us practical ways to avoid sins caused by the tongue when speaking to others. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Back at it again Chapter 28 of section 3 from Introduction to The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. In this episode the good saint explains why we should be careful with our judgements. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Too long a break from the good saint, but here again is St. Francis de Sales in the Introduction to The Devout Life. Dr. Blincoe was able to join in for some additional wisdom. This episode covers chapter 27 of section 3, "Of Unseemly Words, and Respect Due to Others" Hit play to hear some advice from this Doctor of The Church on how we ought to use our language for good. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Adam and I got to discuss discipleship, what it is and how we do it well (or attempt to do it well). We also covered how to cultivate a prayer life to some degree. Let us know what you think!Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Modesty is not just for women, St. Francis de Sales explains what this means for us and how to apply the principles of modesty today, Follow along in chapter 3.25 of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de SalesThanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

St. Francis de Sales has a LOT to say on friendship, but today, with so many people struggling to find good friends, Dr. Blincoe discuss what actually makes a good friendship. Thanks to a great bottle of Irish Whiskey from Teeling Whiskey we got to settle in and see what other great minds had to say on the subject.Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Covering Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales, on Unseemly Words and Respect Due to Others. Chapter 27 of section 3. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

It can be hard to navigate being social or secluding yourself from the world today, in this episode, St. Francis gives us a pretty good idea of how to ensure we're headed in the right direction. Follow along in chapter 24 of section 3 of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

"At all times, a constant habitual moderation is better than occasional excessive abstinence, alternated with great indulgence"In this episode we roll through chapter 23 of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Here he provides guidance on the practice of asceticism and fasting. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

St. Francis de Sales has a lot to say on friendship, in this chapter he explains what friendship needs to grow. Follow along in chapter 22 of section 3 of Introduction to the Devout Life.Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

What is a real friendship? Chapter 19 of section 3 of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales gives us some insight. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

"Cut it short, break it off, do not play with it!"In this chapter of Introduction to the Devout Life,St. Francis de Sales explains how to sort out those friendships that are opposed to our sanctity. Bonus color commentary from the shows favorite guest, the wrong kind of doctor, Dr. Blincoe, Professor of Philosophy at Longwood University.Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

"Satan deludes those who love one another"St. Francis here helps us understand the true nature of friendship, as well as pitfalls common in false ones. Follow along in your copy of Introduction to The Devout Life by the Doctor of the Church, St. Francis de Sales.Chapter 20 of Section 3 of Introduction to the Devout LifeThanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

As the title suggests, even this episode was a struggle with expectations and reality. On the positive note we did get to celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary and discuss certain challenges of modern man. If we can ever figure out how to find the solution to our expectations we'll be sure to have an episode about it.Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Follow the conversation as we hear what its like to go down the CRNA school pipeline and what its like to actually work as a CRNA with Erin Brawner! Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Here's a quick overview of the post athletic recovery drip I had while on the podcast with Billi Jo and Jade from just over a week ago. Quick look:1) I felt minimal soreness after a heavy leg day that has maintained after multiple heavy workouts including a Murph Challenge primer workout 7 days after the drip, still minimal soreness. 2) I had increased mental clarity (still do over a week out)3) No bruising or swelling from the IV site4) I had the best time with Billi Jo and Jade while the drip infused. Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with ⁠Liquid Life IV Therapy⁠!Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Billi Jo and Jade at it again on Vitals & Virtues to share talk abot some of the common infusions and vitamins found in the drips offered by Liquid Life IV Therapy. Be sure to follow Liquid Life IV Therapy on the web and Social media @liquidlifeivtherapy and book your appointment at https://www.liquidlifeivco.com/ or by clicking the link below!Liquid Life IV Therapy⁠

Billi Jo Wilkerson and Jade Brankley, the owners and operators of Liquid Life IV Therapy⁠ join Vitals & Virtues to discuss the difference in nursing care as an infusion nurse, holistic healthcare, and the transformation that can come from taking care of yourself and those you love. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

By special request, here is the book of Tobit. Enjoy!Sorry for the mispronunciations!I'm using the Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition produced by Ignatius PressGet yours here!Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Coming in with chapter 18 of section 3 of The Introduction to The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Here St. Francis explains what he means by "frivolous attachments". Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

There is no neutral in this life when it comes to friendships. They either draw us closer to Christ, or further from Him. In this Chapter of Introduction to The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales, we get an idea of what an evil or frivolous friendship might look like. You can get your box of The Catholic Card Game hereThanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

While we might find we are not living in poverty in a classic sense, there are many ways to experience poverty. Follow along in your copy of Introduction to The Devout Life as St. Francis de Sales explains how to make use of our poverty in chapter 16 of section 3.Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Spoiler alert, Tom couldn't make it, but Adam and I were able to dance on the topic of redemptive suffering and hear what some saints had to offer on the subject. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Listen in to wrestle with the problem of evil with us. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Keeping on keepin on with St. Francis de Sales with chapter 15 of section 3 of Introduction to the Devout Life. Here he explains how to not let your wealth consume you. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”Become a patron of the show and get access to exclusive perks, thank you gifts.  Click here to join!If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

While money is not exactly evil, it can be a cause for sin if we aren't careful. In this chapter of Introduction to the Devout Life, St. Francis makes some distinctions about attachment to riches and where the trap is laid. Listen in for chapter 14 of section 3 on Poverty of Spirit Among Riches. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”Become a patron of the show and get access to exclusive perks, thank you gifts.  Click here to join!If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

In this episode we cover another chapter from Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Chapter 13 of section 3 covers how to maintain purity. The saint also points out things you might not have thought would be threats to purity!Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”

We take a break from Introduction to the Devout Life for a quick peek into one of the great works of the Venerable Fulton J. Sheen Way to Happiness. In this episode I read chapter 8, which covers work and how to have the right relationship with it. In our time, and especially in healthcare, it seems that many are disenfranchised with the work they do. If you enjoyed this episode and want to get your copy of the book, follow this link! Way to HappinessThanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

"Guard against all that is unprofitable"Covering chapter 12 of section 3 of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”

Rolling along with Introduction to The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales here with Chapter 3.11 On Obedience. It might shock you to hear what the saint has to say about it. Here’s some useful links from the topics in the episodeThanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”

Obedience is not something our world today looks at positively, but according to St. Francis de Sales it is one of the chief mean of attaining perfection. Listen along as St. Francis explains what he means in chapter 11 of section three of Introduction to The Devout Life!Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

We have responsibilities and business that we should be careful about and give their due diligence, but what do we do when we are overly anxious about those responsibilities?Don't worry, St. Francis will tell us in this chapter of Introduction to The Devout Life! Section 3 chapter 10 if you want to follow along!Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Don't beat the dead horse. You are capable of stupidity, accept it and move on. St. Francis de Sales shares with us in this chapter of Introduction to the Devout Life, just how we ought to proceed when we slip back into old ways.Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

The next chapter of Introduction to The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Here’s chapter 8 of section 3, Which Virtues Continued. Here St. Francis helps see how gentleness and anger play out in our lives, and how to react when our anger gets the best of us.Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”

Making way through the Introduction to The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Here’s chapter 7 of section 3. Here St. Francis explains what to do when our reputation is under fire and how humility not only plays a role in guarding our reputation, but is foundational to it. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formation. We offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”Become a patron of the show and get access to exclusive perks, thank you gifts.  Click here to join!If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Rocking and rolling on with Introduction to The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales one chapter at a time. Here’s chapter 6 of section 3, Humility makes us rejoice in our own Abjection. Here St. Francis explains that true joy is actually found in being humble. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”Become a patron of the show and get access to exclusive perks, thank you gifts.  Click here to join!If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

A brief hiatus, but! Back to Introduction to The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales one chapter at a time. Here’s chapter 5 of section 3, Which Virtues Continued. Here St. Francis digs deeper into humility, particularly interior humility!Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formation, we offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”Become a patron of the show and get access to exclusive perks, thank you gifts.  Click here to join!If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

Keep on keeping on with me and St. Francis de Sales as we go through Introduction to The Devout Life. Here’s chapter 4 of section 3, On Greater Humility. Here St. Francis explains how grow in humility, and what pitfalls to avoid.Here’s some useful links from the topics in the episodeThanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”Become a patron of the show and get access to exclusive perks, thank you gifts.  Click here to join!If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!

More of Introduction to The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales one chapter at a time. Here’s chapter 3 of section 3, on Patience. Here St. Francis explains that virtue and how to practice it well. Here’s some useful links from the topics in the episodeThanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues and let us know what you think!Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at ⁠TAN⁠, ⁠Ascension⁠, ⁠Sophia Institute⁠ and I guess I'll link ⁠Amazon⁠ too…You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press! Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formationWe offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”Become a patron of the show and get access to exclusive perks, thank you gifts.  Click here to join!If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.Thanks!Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!