Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues

This DVD on "The Seven Deadly Sins and the Seven Lively Virtues" is full of information, occasional humor, deep knowledge of faith and the Gospels, and also encyclopedic knowledge of Dante. I have seen it twice and expect to review it again and again. I've been watching it with my husband, who is not Catholic, and he is as fascinated by this DVD as I am. He thinks, as do I, that Fr. Robert Barron is THE Catholic apologist of our age, much as C.S.Lewis was a general Christian apologist for the 20th century. I would highly recommend this DVD, and expect to not get everything the first time around, but to go back several times to really comprehend the wonderful logic of the 7 levels of Purgatory, and what virtues act to help us push back or turn around the various sins. Apparently, someone in a review criticized Fr. Barron's knowledge of Dante, and while I did not see that review, it really is not accurate.

Looking for DVDs on the same subject matter - I bought both "Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues" DVD by Robert Barron And the "Seven Deadly Sins" DVD from the History Channel both available from Amazon. I recommend the Robert Barron DVD - it is broken into seven subject areas - the deadly sin, and the associated virtue to focus on to combat the various sin. We all. battle with the seven deadly sins during our lifetime. Focus on the virtues during your earthly life - your earthly lifetime's voyage to your eternal life's reward.

This DVD was part of the adult education series at our church. Since I had prior commitments, I ordered the DVD instead. Truth be told, don't watch this video because of any stirring Hollywood narration. No, Father Barron cuts right to the chase and tackles each one of the seven deadly sins. (An audio version of this would have had the same effect.) His insight into human nature is very accurate. I can only guess that he may have gained this wisdom because he has been tempted himself in every category. I know I am not a perfect person, but at least there is practical self-help advice on this DVD.

Bravissimo! For the creative work offered by Fr. Barron, who gives us not only an incomparable wealth of Church Teaching, but by engaging us in a meditative and contemplative approach to the Mystery of God; as a mystagogue therefore --- he has the gift of leading us into the Mysteries of Christianity and with the capacity of moving us to prayer!Something of a "Dantista" myself, I thoroughly enjoyed his approach to "The Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues" --- it is a fine rendering of the meaning of Dante's magnificent "Purgatorio", and, more importantly, for both the Poet and the Priest, an inspiring expose' of the Gospel: The Sermon on the Mount! We are making all of Fr. Barron's inspiring material available to our Parishioners!

Wonderful DVD! Contains the kind of "stuff" you'll watch over and over and drag all your friends and neighbors over to watch it with you. Father Robert Barron is an inspired orator with a God given talent for being smarter than most of us without showing off! His wit is only surpassed by his ability to make us wonder what does GOD want us to think!This is a must-have DVD for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. For those of us who are Catholic it is like delicious desert after a fine meal, but anyone who watches it will get something out of it, that is a promise.

excellent movie

Fr Barron is an outstanding priest and teacher. This video essentially mirrors the same subject in the "Strangest Way," another well written and articulated writing on following the King of Kings. I guess I was expecting more from the video. But if you see only the video, you will have enough practical information to choose between the 7 Deadly Sins and the 7 Lively Virtues.

If you enjoy hearing Bishop Barron, you will be very happy with this purchase. I personally find him amazing. He is very, very intelligent but still has the ability to use analogies to simplify his message. For every deadly sin offered by Dante, he counters it with a Marian virtue (one exception).

Father Barron (now Bishop Barron), provides an entertaining and thought provoking look at human psychology based on the ancient Christian concept of the "seven deadly sins" (pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth). With the aid of Dante Alighieri, he also provides the antidotes: "the seven lively virtues". He proposes that fear is the root of all evil, and pride (acting in fear) is the root of many sins. Sometimes we don't know why we do the wrong thing, as St. Paul wrote, "I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate." Watching this is great for self-awareness and examination of conscience. I found The Seven Deadly Sins/ Lively Virtues to be helpful. It's fun for group discussions too.

Father Barron has a way of delivering his message that is captivating. He presents his topic and explains it in words that everyone can understand and "get". I look forward to getting more of his DVDs. I already have one of his books.

Bishop Barron is a thoughtful, clear, concise and gifted speaker. He brings to life the truth and richness of the Catholic faith.

Very well explained with special visual description of how to understand sins and virtues. Forgiveness is the solution to a live happy.

great video