Understanding Temperance- The Forgotten Virtue

Episode Summary:

In this deeply reflective and practical episode, Marty unpacks the often-forgotten virtue of temperance—a powerful key to peace with food, healing in the body, and growth in holiness.

Rooted in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, this conversation explores how temperance is not about restriction, but about living in freedom and balance.

You’ll hear real-life stories, common struggles, and encouragement for everyday growth, plus scripture-based reflections and practical action steps to begin living temperance today—whether it’s in sugar cravings, caffeine habits, or evening snacking.

This is the episode to listen to if you want to rebuild your relationship with food through virtue, not shame.

What You’ll Learn:

• What the Church and St. Thomas Aquinas teach about temperance
• Why temperance is about peace—not punishment or restriction
• Real examples of temperance in daily eating, drinking, and habits
• How the saints lived with temperance and joy
• The role of temperance in rebuilding a healthy and holy life
• Action steps and scripture meditations for your spiritual and physical growth

Featured Scripture:

• 1 Corinthians 9:25 – “Every athlete exercises self-control in all things.”

Resources Mentioned:

• Clean Eating & the Virtue of Temperance: A Catholic Guide to Nourishing Your Body and Soul – Download Here!
• Catechism of the Catholic Church §1809
• Quotes from St. Thomas Aquinas and the lives of the saints

Next Steps:

• Practice one act of temperance each day this week
• Reflect on your current food habits: are they rooted in peace or compulsion?
• Journal your temperance “wins” and share in the Rebuild the Body Facebook Group
• Invite a friend to listen and grow with you

Join the Community:

Continue the conversation in our Facebook group: Rebuild the Body

Before you go, if this episode spoke to you—especially about food, faith, or growing in discipline after Lent—I want to invite you to check out my new eBook: Clean Eating & the Virtue of Temperance.

It’s a Catholic guide to nourishing your body and soul with intention, freedom, and grace. Whether you gave up sugar, alcohol, or emotional eating this Lent, this eBook will help you keep growing in virtue while still enjoying the good things—without depending on them.

You’ll find scripture meditations, practical tips, and encouragement to rebuild your relationship with food as an act of worship.

Let’s keep rebuilding—body and soul. I’m with you every step of the way.

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