In this episode of The Catholic Man Show, Adam and David crack open a rare Teeling whiskey from Ireland and dive into a topic most men never examine: avarice.
Often reduced to “greed,” avarice is far more subtle—and far more dangerous. Drawing from St. John Cassian, St. Thomas Aquinas, and the spiritual tradition of the Church, the guys explore how a disordered attachment to material things can quietly shape our lives, distort our priorities, and even blind us spiritually.
They discuss how modern “grind culture” can normalize avarice, why money itself is uniquely deceptive among the vices, and how this sin can creep in unnoticed—even among faithful men striving for holiness.
The conversation also tackles:
- Why avarice is different from other sins
- The “seven daughters” of greed according to Aquinas
- How avarice leads to restlessness, anxiety, and spiritual blindness
- The connection between avarice and a lack of trust in God
- The surprising concept of spiritual avarice
- Practical strategies to root it out, including manual labor, generosity, and community
If you’ve never considered avarice in your examination of conscience, this episode will challenge you to take a deeper look—and give you a path forward.