Spiraling Upwards

Episode 48: Chastity and Its Opposites

In this episode we discuss the nature of Chastity (or the Virtue of Purity), in contrast to its two opposites, the deficiency which is Impurity, and the counterfeit which we see in Puritanism.

Episode 47: Love and Its Opposites

In this episode we discuss the nature of Love (or Charity) itself, in contrast to certain vices which stand opposed to it, which might be called Hatred/Malice, Indifference and Self-Love.

Episode 46: Faith and Its Opposites, Part 2

We continue last week's discussion of why authentic Faith is the direct assent to an infallible teacher, and only then in the truths taught, and also some vices opposed to Faith under different aspects.

Episode 45: Faith and Its Opposites, Part 1

In this episode we discuss the nature of Faith itself, and introduce three vices which stand opposed to it, which might be called Infidelity, Apostacy and Heresy.

Episode 44: Hope and Its Opposites

In this episode we begin a new series on particular virtues, by considering the virtue of Hope, and it's two opposing vices, which are Despair and Presumption.

Episode 43: Being Purged of Sin

In this episode we discuss the Catholic understanding of Purgatory, as a place of purifying the souls of those who die in a state of grace, but not yet perfected in charity.

Episode 42: Desiring Heaven

In this episode we consider the Christian idea of Heaven, which we long for particularly under the aspect of being caught up into the joy of God for all eternity. 

Episode 41: What Happens After Death?

In this episode, we delve into the question of what happens to people when they die, not just by way of eternal destiny, but by way of continuing to exist.