This chapter explores the contrasts between the encouraging voice of Jesus and the accusatory inner dialogue that can lead to despair. It emphasizes the importance of a well-formed conscience aligned with God's truth, highlighting the transformative role of the Holy Spirit in moral decision-making. Personal stories and insights illustrate that holiness is a journey of growth in faith rather than a pursuit of perfection.
The third part of the Catechism tells us how to live—how God has revealed that we are made to act toward him, toward each other, and toward ourselves. Fr. Mike and Dr. Mary Healy dive deep into moral theology, the state of our culture, and some of the stumbling blocks readers are bound to encounter in this part of the Catechism (as well as how to overcome them).
This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.
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