Hey, my name is Leo Barber and you are listening to the Vitals and Virtues podcast, where we focus on the pursuit of a virtuous life from the perspective of a nurse. Join me as I take in classical wisdom from saints, philosophers and Scripture and distill it for practical application that you can take with you on your way into your shift. Be sure to keep an eye out for special editions where I interview healthcare professionals from various specialties to help us learn and grow to be the best people and providers we can be.
AMDG!
"Sometimes there is a conscious vanity in that black is the most becoming dress".
St. Francis de Sales with a lot to say on widowhood, but like all he writes, there's something here for everyone. Press play to hear chapter 40 of Introduction to the Devout Life.
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We offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”
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Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!
13 Oct 2026
Envy: 3/7 of The Seven Deadly Sins
Envy, Willful discontent, or even resentment consented to, at another's good fortune; one of the Seven Capital Sins.
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Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at TAN (https://tanbooks.com/search?tanbooks%5Bquery%5D=Introduction%20to%20the%20Devout%20Life%20), Ascensi (https://ascensionpress.com/products/introduction-to-the-devout-life?srsltid=AfmBOopIZwGBzjEv7ugFLlzNkGzk2cooPFrDrB8hS0ODzpIsIJzWJBEN)
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You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press (https://corjesupress.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqoXKjZGI_W8TDZ19Jxpjol9jAz6B2ZqUw03fKbdVzjHjJCNw1s)!
Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture (https://instituteofcatholicculture.org/) “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formation
We offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”
If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.
Thanks!
Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!
7 Deadly Dragons (https://extraordinarymission.com/pages/7-deadly-dragons?srsltid=AU7gw4UzzyC7fTFRcDzwHcL7z1PfeIy9Xp2biJV94b8dOELgfJBU9ohQ)Is the book series mentioned on the seven deadly sins. Great kids book, and great insight even for the mature reader that needs the reminder once in a while of the simple wisdom of the church on how to deal with vice.
29 Sept 2026
Gluttony and Oktoberfest
Catch up with Adam and Leo as they discuss recent events and take a stab and one of the seven deadly sins, gluttony.
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Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram @ vitals_and_virtues (https://www.instagram.com/vitals_and_virtues/) and let us know what you think!
Refuel Your Mind Body & Soul with Liquid Life IV Therapy (https://www.liquidlifeivco.com/)!
Be sure to grab your copy of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales at TAN (https://tanbooks.com/search?tanbooks%5Bquery%5D=Introduction%20to%20the%20Devout%20Life%20), Ascensi (https://ascensionpress.com/products/introduction-to-the-devout-life?srsltid=AfmBOopIZwGBzjEv7ugFLlzNkGzk2cooPFrDrB8hS0ODzpIsIJzWJBEN)
on (https://ascensionpress.com/products/introduction-to-the-devout-life?srsltid=AfmBOopIZwGBzjEv7ugFLlzNkGzk2cooPFrDrB8hS0ODzpIsIJzWJBEN), Sophia Institute (https://sophiainstitute.com/?post_type=product&s=introduction+to+the+devout+life&asp_active=1&p_asid=1&p_asp_data=1&post_date_from=2018-01-01&post_date_from_real=01-01-2018&filters_initial=1&filters_changed=0&qtranslate_lang=0&woo_currency=USD¤t_page_id=20805) and I guess I'll link Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Devout-Life-Catholic-Classics/dp/1954881584/ref=asc_df_1954881584?mcid=16450442e9c63549bebc6714e6f0e945&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693459006151&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=430067008943994442&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008646&hvtargid=pla-1791529636926&psc=1) too…
You can find other great spiritual classics at Cor Jesu Press (https://corjesupress.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqoXKjZGI_W8TDZ19Jxpjol9jAz6B2ZqUw03fKbdVzjHjJCNw1s)!
Check out the Institute of Catholic Culture (https://instituteofcatholicculture.org/) “100% Orthodox Catholic faith formation
We offer online adult Catholic education programs free of charge covering a broad spectrum of topics in the Catholic liberal arts, including theology, philosophy, history, scripture, literature, catechetics, and more.”
If you're reading this far into the description, tell me how I can make it better in the comments.
Thanks!
Ad multos bene annos, et vitam aeternam!
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