Orthodox Ethos How to Overcome Pornography & Lust
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Feb 17, 2026 A frank look at the spiritual roots of porn and lust as entrenched habits that enslave the soul. Talks about how fear of God, memory of grace, and poor catechesis contribute to addiction. Explores canonical penances, obedience, fasting, and prayer as the Church's medicine. Stresses practical formation of children and hope through confession and spiritual oversight.
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Passions Rooted In Pride And Acedia
- Fr. Peter Heers locates pornography and self-abuse in deeper roots like pride, akedia, and lack of fear of God.
- He explains habits form a canal in the soul, enabling easy relapse without addressing root attitudes.
Follow Canons As Therapeutic Guidance
- Read the canons and apply penances under a spiritual father's guidance rather than ignoring them.
- Use the canons as a medical textbook for curing passions and accept tailored epitemia when assigned.
Delay Communion Until Healing Begins
- Avoid immediate communion if you are not therapeutically prepared and keep confessing without a healing program.
- Seek a schedule of fasting, prayer, and spiritual oversight before returning to communion if you keep relapsing.
