“We need to take our anger to God in prayer.”
William Bloomfield
Who is William Bloomfield?
William R. Bloomfield is an attorney in Lansing, Michigan where he lives with his wife and six children. He is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville and the Ave Maria School of Law; he is also a veteran of the U.S. Navy JAG Corps. Most recently, he is the publisher of the Sacred Art Series, available through www.SacredArtSeries.com.
In this episode, William Bloomfield tells us about the sin of anger. He explains:
-Why is anger a sin and how does it manifest in us?
-What is the opposite fruit of this?
-How can we overcome our anger? Steps?
-Holy anger vs evil anger? What’s the difference?
How to Overcome Your Anger?
I contacted Will after I read his post on Anger. I wanted to do a series based on the cardinal sins but didn’t know how we’d go about finding people to talk about individual sins. Will’s post was very insightful and he had covered anger in detail as well as the steps to overcome it.
I love how Will talks openly about his own experiences. And offers practical solutions as to what has worked for him in controlling his anger. Daily examination, frequent prayer, and immersion in Scripture are some of his basic tips. And yet, this advice could be applicable for any cardinal sin. He doesn’t offer answers but encourages people to introspect and question themselves about the cause for their own anger. Lastly, he also reiterates several times that we can’t do anything on our own. It’s only by God’s grace. And truly it is but by the grace of God we stand. I hope this episode challenges you as it did me when it comes to dealing with anger.
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