The Church Today, The 7 Deadly Sins, & Healing Spiritual Wounds (Fr. Boniface Hicks) | Ep. 497

Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, is a Benedictine monk and priest known for his spiritual direction, authorship, and media contributions. Serving as the Director of Spiritual Formation at Saint Vincent Seminary and Program Director for WAOB Catholic Radio, his books like "Through the Heart of St. Joseph" and "Spiritual Direction: A Guide for Sharing the Father’s Love" reflect his deep commitment to fostering spiritual growth through teaching and writing. 🍺 Get episodes a week early, 🍺 score a free PWA beer stein, and 🍺 enjoy exclusive streams with me! Become an annual supporter at https://mattfradd.locals.com/support Fr. Boniface's Links: Institute for Ministry Formation: https://imf.saintvincentseminary.edu/ "The Fruit of Her Womb": https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-fruit-of-her-womb/ 💵 Show Sponsors: Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/matt Hallow: https://hallow.com/mattfradd Strive21: https://strive21.com/matt 💻 Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd X: https://www.x.com/@Pints_W_Aquinas TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pintswithaquinas 👕 Store: https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:43 Hope in the church 08:04 Eucharistic congress 29:04 Spiritual warfare 36:21 Isolation & 7 deadly sins 53:10 Crossing boundaries 59:29 The Grace of Suffering 1:22:02 Healing 1:42:02 How do we purify our motives 1:45:07 Curses & witchcraft 1:48:10 Beard Routine 1:48:44 Discipling children 1:50:51 Changing churches 1:54:16 Marian consecration 1:59:00 Controversy in the church 2:02:40 Discerning marriage 2:07:32 Wrap up