Wednesday in the 3rd Week of Lent: Letter 17 Notes
We begin today’s Letter #17 with one of the 7 Deadly Sins – Gluttony. Now if you are wondering what it takes to be one of the big 7, it is a moral transgression that can lead to damnation if not repented. The list developed overtime and was formalized by Pope Gregory I in the 6 th century. The 7 deadly sins in order of severity are 1. Lust 2. Gluttony 3. Greed 4. Sloth 5. Wrath 6. Envy 7. Pride – it is often considered the root of all sins. Gluttony comes from the Latin word meaning to “gulp down”. It is more than just eating too much, Gluttony is an inordinate relationship with material things, treating them as the ultimate end in our lives. Gluttony can be the unhealthy addiction to food, technology, social media, or anythi...