Is yoga okay for Catholics to practice? What about the poses, breathing, and their roots in Hinduism, could that conflict with Christian faith?

In this episode of Ask A Priest, Father Tim tackles a question many Catholics have wondered about. He explains that stretching, exercise, and caring for the body are good things, and that worship always involves freedom and intention. You cannot accidentally worship another god or reject Jesus simply by doing physical movements.

Father Tim also warns against falling into superstition, giving something more power than it actually has. Whether you’re stretching, playing sports, or doing yoga poses, the key is your intention: you can glorify God through your body in everything you do.

If yoga ever becomes explicitly tied to non-Christian worship or spirituality, it may be wise to step away, but simple stretching and movement themselves are not the problem. As Christians, we trust in the power of Jesus Christ and remain rooted in Him in all things.

Gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins but how do you actually know if you struggle with it? And what does it really look like in everyday life? In this episode of Ask A Priest, Father Tim walks through St. Gregory the Great’s five types of gluttony: the hasty eater, the greedy eater, the overeater, the fastidious (picky) eater, and the sumptuous eater. With honesty, humor, and compassion, he helps us identify where we may struggle, not to accuse, but to grow. Food is good. You are good. Freedom is the goal, learning to say no so we can say yes to Jesus, who alone truly satisfies the heart.