tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382810614574791176.post2278863114164772039..comments2023-10-24T04:24:51.405-04:00Comments on Orthodox Way of Life: Free From Fear and Anxiety - CareFr Dn Charles Joinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06402529668011722050noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382810614574791176.post-20389041430007870742010-05-23T19:38:13.577-04:002010-05-23T19:38:13.577-04:00Thank you. I like the way you have listed them. I ...Thank you. I like the way you have listed them. I also like the idea of resisting passions in order to win virtues. The goals are quite clear.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13773478437489516384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382810614574791176.post-87169146634735418772010-05-22T18:10:20.301-04:002010-05-22T18:10:20.301-04:00Here is a common way the Church Fathers described ...Here is a common way the Church Fathers described them. I have listed Passion, sins and then virtues in same order.<br />What are Our Passions?<br />Those inherent weaknesses in a man which entice him to sin.<br />Passions <br /> Gluttony, Lust, Avarice, Anger, Dejection, Listlessness, Pride<br /> Sins <br /> Gluttony, Debauchery, Greed, Anger, Envy, Sloth, Pride<br />Opposing the passions are the virtues (in same sequence)<br /> Virtues<br />Temperance, Chastity, Generosity, Mildness, Happiness, Diligence, Humility<br /> Virtues are based on the commandment and example given to us by Jesus Christ.Fr Dn Charles Joinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402529668011722050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382810614574791176.post-70365718800196930322010-05-22T10:04:11.244-04:002010-05-22T10:04:11.244-04:00In your recent posts you often talk about controll...In your recent posts you often talk about controlling passions in order to "win virtues." Yet, I have not yet seen a post describing the virtues we should be aiming for. From an Orthodox prospetive are they merely the oposit of the 7 deadly sins, or something different? If you've writen about these before, kindly direct me to the post.<br /><br />Thanks.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13773478437489516384noreply@blogger.com