24 reactions · 28 shares | Mortal vs. Venial Sin Even though mortal sins are more deadly than venial sins, that doesn’t mean venial sins are harmless. Fr. Mike explains the damage venial sins do to us and advises us to not become complacent in our sin, no matter how minor it may seem to us, because all sin negatively impacts our relationship with God. | Family Ministry | Facebook

Venial” is an adjective meaning a slight or forgivable offense, sin, or fault that is not serious and warrants only mild reproach, often contrasted with “mortal” in religious contexts like Catholicism. It is pronounced /ˈviː.ni.əl/ (VEE-nee-uhl), with phonetic guides confirming “vee-nee-uhl” or “VEE-nyul” variants. Examples include: “Gossiping is often seen as a venial sin,” “His tardiness was a venial error,” or “The mistake was venial and easily forgiven.” The word originates from Late Latin v