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 2 episodes of The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) with the tag “violence”.
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Day 302: War (2024)
October 28th, 2024 | 18 mins 17 secs
armed conflict, avoiding war, battle, church teaching on war, destruction of life, legitimate defense, military, national defense, soldiers, violence, war
The Church urges us to pray and work for peace to avoid the evils and injustices of war. Because we live in a broken world, the Church also offers guidance on approaching war. Fr. Mike breaks down just war theory and the criteria of legitimate defense by military force under principles of moral law. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2307-2317.
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Day 302: War
October 29th, 2023 | 18 mins 17 secs
armed conflict, avoiding war, battle, church teaching on war, destruction of life, legitimate defense, military, national defense, soldiers, violence, war
The Church urges us to pray and work for peace to avoid the evils and injustices of war. Because we live in a broken world, the Church also offers guidance on approaching war. Fr. Mike breaks down just war theory and the criteria of legitimate defense by military force under principles of moral law. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2307-2317.