Unbridled ConsumptionUnbridled Consumption
On the Battlefield
Heading into the holidays, our hosts discuss the issues of consumerism in our culture. This is not a new phenomenon by any means - in fact, the desert fathers address it. The issue, at its core, is glutton and compulsion. It can even be a misuse of the idea of giving. The question we must all ask is, "where do I get agitated if I’m impeded?"
57:32•22 Nov 2022
Unbridled Consumption: Tackling Gluttony and Compulsion with Spiritual Wisdom
“We act like: oh like, now we're really in trouble.We view them in fight or flight, we view them as threats, and now that restless, irritable, discontent attitude has real consequences, because someone that's supposed to be a loving relationship to you is now someone you're treating as if they're a threat, because you're perceiving that they may not give you this fix that by all rights you probably legitimately have enough of already.”
Ever feel like the holidays are a time of more, more, more? In this episode of 'On the Battlefield', hosts Fr. Joseph Collins and Fr. Michael Marcantoni take a hard look at the culture of consumerism that often peaks during the festive season. They draw from the teachings of the desert fathers and Orthodox spirituality to unpack the deep-seated issues of gluttony and compulsion that many of us face.
It's not just about buying too much; it's about the emotional and spiritual hunger that drives us to fill our lives with things instead of meaning. The hosts delve into how these habits can blur the line between satisfying a genuine need and feeding an addiction, offering listeners practical advice on how to recognize and combat these urges.
They also reflect on what truly makes Christmas special—not the gifts under the tree, but the love and connections we share with others. This episode is a thoughtful exploration of how to find balance and fulfillment in a world that often pushes us towards excess.
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