Sin, particularly impurity and adultery, begins in the heart and mind, sparked by desire and temptation presented by the world. We can prevent sinful actions by controlling what we consume and avoiding occasions of sin. If we fail to avoid such temptations, we risk falling into the sin of lust which taints our idea of love and harms ourselves and our relationships, especially marriages. While the world often turns to divorce as the solution to marital difficulties, as Catholics we are called to fidelity to Christ’s teaching on the indissolubility of marriage. It is only with God’s help and grace that we are able to heal, reconcile and learn to trust our spouse again.

What sins do I struggle with and what actions do I need to take to avoid occasions of sin?