The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
A day-by-day walk through the transformative beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church.
We found 3 episodes of The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) with the tag “human nature”.
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Day 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin (2024)
February 26th, 2024 | 15 mins 34 secs
adam, concupiscence, eve, human nature, original sin, personal sin
Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. Fr. Mike also discusses how each and every one of us has an inclination towards evil and sin known as concupiscence. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 402-406.
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Day 43: Creation Is Good (2024)
February 12th, 2024 | 20 mins 7 secs
create, creation, divine providence, freedom, god creates, good, goodness of creation, human nature, order, primary causey, salvation, secondary causes, universe, world
How does God create? We read today about the reality that God creates an ordered and good world. Moreover, he is continually present in his creation, upholding and sustaining it. We also learn that God grants human beings the dignity of being causes, giving us the incredible power to share in his Divine Providence freely. Finally, Fr. Mike reminds us that because we can participate in God’s plan, our suffering is not meaningless. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 299-308.
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Day 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin
February 26th, 2023 | 15 mins 34 secs
adam, concupiscence, eve, human nature, original sin, personal sin
Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. Fr. Mike also discusses how each and every one of us has an inclination towards evil and sin known as concupiscence. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 402-406.