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Find accurate definitions of over 5,000 Catholic terms and phrases (including abbreviations). Based on Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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MODERATION

The balanced use of what is naturally agreeable, whether to the body or spirit. It is the conscious control of one's desires in order to use some human power to the best advantage of oneself or someone else.

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