Solemn Novena to the Immaculate Conception 8: Envy: The Sin That Destroys Souls, Families, & Nations

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Envy is one of the most destructive spiritual vices — but do we truly understand what it is? In this powerful homily, discover why sorrow at another’s good is called the diabolical sin, how Scripture reveals its devastating effects through Saul’s jealousy of David, and why the Church teaches that magnanimity — greatness of soul — is the virtue that defeats envy. Drawing from St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Augustine, Dante, Sacred Scripture, and the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this sermon explores: • The difference between jealousy and envy • Why envy destroys relationships and societies • The “army of envy”: gossip, detraction, and schadenfreude • How envy fuels social leveling, resentment, and even political movements • Why Mary’s words at Cana (“They have no wine”) reveal the antidote to envy • How magnanimity and charity elevate the soul • The spiritual danger of delighting in another’s misfortune • What Dante reveals about the purification of the envious in Purgatory This message is a guide not only to understanding this deadly sin, but to healing the heart and learning to rejoice in the good of others. Share this with someone who needs encouragement toward charity, humility, and magnanimity. 🙏 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 0:00 – Introduction & Invocation 0:12 – Saul’s Response to David’s Victory 0:59 – What Is Envy? Distinguishing Envy from Jealousy 2:22 – God Describes Himself as “Jealous” — But Never Envious 3:38 – Aquinas’ Definition: “Sorrow at Another’s Good” 4:33 – When Sorrow at Another’s Good Is NOT Sin 5:37 – Emulation vs. Envy 6:41 – Indignation vs. Sinful Envy 7:02 – Why Envy Is Called the Diabolical Sin 8:12 – Envy’s Army: Hatred, Gossip, Detraction, Schadenfreude 9:35 – Envy in Culture, Economics, and Politics 10:49 – Leveling, Mediocrity, and Social Destruction 11:49 – Envy in Classrooms, Workplaces, and Social Life 12:56 – Participation Trophies & the Smile of Envy 13:50 – Dante’s Vision of the Envious in Purgatory 14:59 – The Blessed Virgin Mary: The Model Opposite of Envy 15:36 – Magnanimity: The Virtue That Defeats Envy 16:20 – Saul & David: The Path of Envy vs. the Path of Gratitude 17:55 – Imitating Mary: Noticing, Interceding, Trusting 18:45 – Final Exhortation: “My Soul Magnifies the Lord” For more please visit http://www.institute-christ-king.org/wausau-sermons & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Sensus Fidelium Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 #Catholic #Homily #Envy #SevenDeadlySins #CatholicTeaching #JealousyVsEnvy #Aquinas #Augustine #Magnanimity #GospelReflection #TraditionalCatholic #Cana #BlessedVirginMary #SpiritualWarfare #CatholicSermon #BiblicalTeaching #LatinMass

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• Children & Family
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