For when man becomes his own God…this self-idolatry becomes so arrogantly irrational that it demands the life of every human being as its victim.”

In this column, we’ll explore the ill effects of envy and the antidote we find in its contrary virtue, charity.

This month, we’ll examine the virtue of generosity and how it helps us conquer another “deadly” (so-called because it gives rise to other vices) sin: avarice.

Patience, or forbearance, is the virtue we need if we are going to overcome the deadly sin of wrath.

This month, we’ll discuss how the virtue of temperance can help us overcome the “deadly” (so-called because it gives rise to other vices) sin of gluttony.

As we conclude our exploration of prayer, let us remember that prayer is the turning of the body, mind and spirit to God in an intimate way.