Do you find yourself falling into the same sins again, despite your sincere efforts to change? In this episode, Fr Columba reflects on why willpower alone is often not enough to overcome habitual sin, and how spiritual dryness can quietly weaken the soul. Drawing on the Church’s wisdom, he explains how God gives consolation not as a reward, but as a remedy to strengthen us where we are wounded. Whether you feel stuck, discouraged, or tired of beginning again, start where you are — receive the grace God offers — and let Him do the rest.

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0:00 Introduction
0:41 St Francis de Sales the Bruised Apple
1:17 Souls Wounded by Sin
2:22 The Remedy Saint Francis Gives
3:50 Consolation as God’s Gift
5:01 Consolation as Medicine
5:48 Guarding God’s Grace
6:36 Learning from St Ignatius
7:23 When Grace Is Lost
8:16 Receiving God’s Gifts Well
9:26 Like & Subscribe!

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Little by Little | Episode #257

Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Fr Columba Jordan CFR brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 9pm Irish time (4pm Eastern / 1pm Pacific).

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