Tag Archives: Gluttony

A theological and pastoral reflection on food, body obsession, and the virtue of balance Introduction: From visible excess to disguised excess In our times—marked by hyperconnection, image, and immediacy—food is no longer just nourishment. Today it is identity, ideology, a means of control or rebellion. In past decades, so-called junk …

Gluttony, often reduced to the simple act of overeating, is much more than a matter of quantity. In Catholic tradition, this capital sin is not merely about physical excess but reflects a deeper imbalance in our relationship with material goods, self-control, and our dependence on God. This article aims to …