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[English and Spanish] The seven deadly sins—lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride—are traditionally countered by virtues or antidotes that promote moral balance. Here’s a concise breakdown of each sin, and its antidote based on classical and theological perspectives: Lust: excessive desire or craving, not only sexual Antidote: Chastity or Temperance Explanation: Chastity emphasizes purity and respect for oneself and others, while temperance moderates desires and fosters self-control. Gluttony: overindulgence in food, drink, or consumption Antidote: Temperance or Abstinence Explanation: Temperance promotes moderation in consumption, ensuring needs are met without excess. Abstinence can involve fasting or restraint to counter overindulgence. Greed: excessive desire for material wealth or gain Antidote: Generosity or Charity Explanation: Generosity involves freely giving to others, while charity extends love and resources to those in need, countering selfish accumulation. S...

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I've liked the band Rush since I first heard them on the radio around 1990 and 91.  Radio air waves were the most accessible way to engage with popular and diverse music.  The classic rock stations would play Rush regularly, and I was especially impressed with Tom Sawyer, to begin with.  I was age 14 to 15 then, now in July 2025, I'm 49.  During these years I've listened to Rush sort of on and off, and remain loyal.  The band is one of many interests I hold, let alone musical. Two interesting themes that aged well with their song Test for Echo (T4E) is our human need for mutual affirmation, and the competition for people's attention.  Also, the song has excellent anthemic drumming by "the Professor," lyricist Neil Peart, may he rest in peace. 1. Testing for Echo. Everybody needs an "echo," some affirmation, to know they're not alone. Sometimes that can be life's most precious discovery -- somebody out there who feels the way you do. You ask y...

Though his mind is not for rent Don't put him down as arrogant His reserve, a quiet defense Riding out the day's events... Rush’s Tom Sawyer (1981) explores themes of individualism and independence. Tom Sawyer is Mark Twain’s literary figure, reimagined as a modern, free-spirited rebel, who refuses to let his thoughts or beliefs be controlled by external human authority figures, whether religious or political.  The phrase “not for rent” declares his mind will not be bought off, manipulated, or coerced, emphasizing personal autonomy, stoicism, and resistance to blind conformity. Lyricist Neil Peart often drew from libertarian and philosophical ideas, celebrating self-reliance and critical thinking, favoring a rejection of dogmatic or institutional pressures, asserting that the individual’s intellect and convictions remain free and self-determined. The Sigma Empath We often read about alpha and beta personalities.   Sigmas are self-reliant, confiden...

Do not let your life slip between your fingers any longer, bullied or manipulated by a corrupt regime of cowards disguised as "caring compassionate relatives."  Your father (targeted parent) has always cared about your well-being.  The time for course-correction is now, your life depends on it.  Time is not on your side.  JBP 545 to inform your choices of "college pursuits."  The inability to have direct conversations is one of many obvious signs of captivity.  Good luck standing up to the regime of corrupt cowards, who have obligated you to disclose to them our communications to exert control and pressure.  Hence this public post, permanent in posterity, for you to revisit when you are free to think for yourself.  Unlike the cowards who will poison your minds, unilaterally, in secret and in gossip, who put you at the front of their own issues.  Using minors as meat shields is reprehensible.  Act with courage to save and redeem yourself....

 2 Cor 12:7-10 Brothers and sisters:  That I, Paul, might not become too elated, because of the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, an angel of Satan, to beat me, to keep me from being too elated.  Three times I begged the Lord about this, that it might leave me, but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.”  I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.  Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. Biblical passages have many teachings.  Today's 2nd reading has a particular meaning I can identify.  Any of our ailments or infirmities, mental or physical, short-lived or long term, enemies too, can be viewed as gifts, challenges, and are humbling, a way to make us stronger and wiser rather than bored and complacent...