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Pocket Guide to Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins
Help get to the root of sin in your life with Fr. Josh Johnson’s simple method.
Pocket Guide to Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins is a beautiful, prayerful book by Fr. Josh Johnson that helps readers better understand the ways sin affects them in their daily lives, gives practical guidance and accompaniment, and reminds them of the power of surrendering to God in these areas and enlisting his help on the journey.
The small but powerful book by Fr. Josh Johnson helps Catholics learn how to overcome patterns of sin and strengthen their relationship with God as a result.
Fr. Josh leads readers through a 7-day plan using his exclusive 3Rs system: Resolving to grow in the virtues that oppose the sin by using Scripture, renouncing the lie, and remembering God’s love. This 7-day plan for each vice helps Catholics conquer the battle against that particular sin and grow in virtue.
Begin the journey as Fr. Josh accompanies Catholics in a gentle way
What each of the seven deadly sins areHow to identify if one struggles with a type of sin How to strengthen the fight against sin through prayerReflection questions to help readers understand the sin’s effectsThe practical 7-day challenge and tips for overcoming each individual sinA daily examination of conscience to help readers evaluate wins and growth areas.Ultimately, Catholics will be inspired to seek God’s grace, forgiveness, and help as they battle against the effects of sin in their lives.
Not only does this resource help readers better understand the ways sin affects them in their daily lives, but it also reminds them of the power of surrendering to God in our struggles, and enlisting his help on the journey.
Pocket Guide to Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins is a beautiful, prayerful book by Fr. Josh Johnson that helps readers better understand the ways sin affects them in their daily lives, gives practical guidance and accompaniment, and reminds them of the power of surrendering to God in these areas and enlisting his help on the journey.
The small but powerful book by Fr. Josh Johnson helps Catholics learn how to overcome patterns of sin and strengthen their relationship with God as a result.
Fr. Josh leads readers through a 7-day plan using his exclusive 3Rs system: Resolving to grow in the virtues that oppose the sin by using Scripture, renouncing the lie, and remembering God’s love. This 7-day plan for each vice helps Catholics conquer the battle against that particular sin and grow in virtue.
Begin the journey as Fr. Josh accompanies Catholics in a gentle way
What each of the seven deadly sins areHow to identify if one struggles with a type of sin How to strengthen the fight against sin through prayerReflection questions to help readers understand the sin’s effectsThe practical 7-day challenge and tips for overcoming each individual sinA daily examination of conscience to help readers evaluate wins and growth areas.Ultimately, Catholics will be inspired to seek God’s grace, forgiveness, and help as they battle against the effects of sin in their lives.
Not only does this resource help readers better understand the ways sin affects them in their daily lives, but it also reminds them of the power of surrendering to God in our struggles, and enlisting his help on the journey.
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192 pages
Published January 22, 2025
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April 20, 2025
4.25 / 5 ⭐
Fr. Josh Johnson offers practical approaches to overcoming the Seven deadly sins/vices. I liked the fact that he spent an entire week focusing on one vice with a different Scripture passage for each day. At times, it felt like the reflections were a bit off topic, but that didn't occur too often.
If I read this book again, as I'm sure I will in the future, I'll be sure to devote at least 15-30 minutes praying through each daily reflection. This time around, I only gave each daily reflection 5 minutes or so and it seems like more time would have been beneficial.
Overall, a very helpful book that I will return to.
Fr. Josh Johnson offers practical approaches to overcoming the Seven deadly sins/vices. I liked the fact that he spent an entire week focusing on one vice with a different Scripture passage for each day. At times, it felt like the reflections were a bit off topic, but that didn't occur too often.
If I read this book again, as I'm sure I will in the future, I'll be sure to devote at least 15-30 minutes praying through each daily reflection. This time around, I only gave each daily reflection 5 minutes or so and it seems like more time would have been beneficial.
Overall, a very helpful book that I will return to.
February 9, 2025
Helpful guide
I found this work to be a helpful guide to growing in the spiritual life. The author gives insightful, relevant examples of the challenges we all face in living a life of virtue. The candor in this book is refreshing and lends it an air of authenticity—something much needed in the realm of spiritual non-fiction.
I found this work to be a helpful guide to growing in the spiritual life. The author gives insightful, relevant examples of the challenges we all face in living a life of virtue. The candor in this book is refreshing and lends it an air of authenticity—something much needed in the realm of spiritual non-fiction.
April 16, 2025
THE PERFECT GUIDE!!!🙏
May 4, 2025
Excellent book. There is much more to the "Seven deadly sins" than we know, and Fr Josh lays it out perfectly. I read this as part of my Lenten study, but will return to it often. A gem.
July 16, 2025
This is more than just a pocket guide. It is very thoughtful and insightful. I love the "Chaplet of Eli" he included written by Dr. Tom Neal.
December 5, 2025
My favorite of the Pocket Guides. Clearly written with very specific examples. Just beautifully done. I have more pages tabbed in this little guide than most far longer works. Highly recommend !
April 19, 2025
Not finished with it quite yet. I am also doing the Lenten series Set Free on the Ascension app
Not liked, loved this book and the Lenten series, Set Free on the Ascension app as well. I would recommend both to anyone, Catholic or non, trying to overcome sin in their lives.
Not liked, loved this book and the Lenten series, Set Free on the Ascension app as well. I would recommend both to anyone, Catholic or non, trying to overcome sin in their lives.
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