The Virtue of Moderation

Also known as: Restraint

Definition of Moderation:

Attention to balance in one’s life

Moderation Looks Like:

Taking the time each day to pray
Taking the time each day to rest
Taking the time each day to eat
Taking time to do your homework
Not spending too much time on the computer or watching TV

Moderation Sounds Like:

I spent time praying today.
I have to go to bed on time.
It’s time to eat.
I spent some time doing my homework today
I did not spend too much time on the computer or watching TV

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Featured Scriptures

Matthew 14:23

And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,

Matthew 8:23–24

And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep.

Luke 11:37

While he was speaking, a Pharisee asked him to dine with him; so he went in and sat at table.

Psalm 119:97

Oh, how I love thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:

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St. John Henry Newman

DATES: 1801–1890
FEAST: Oct. 9

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Pope St. John XXIII

DATES: 1881–1963
FEAST: Oct. 11

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St. John of God

DATES: 1495–1550
FEAST: March 8

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St. Francis de Sales

DATES: 1567–1622
FEAST: Jan. 24

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