The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 240: Erroneous Judgment of Conscience (2024)

Aug 27, 2024

Explore the complexities of moral conscience and why it can lead to erroneous judgments. Fr. Mike discusses how habitual sin can cloud our moral vision. He emphasizes the importance of forming a well-informed conscience, which empowers us to make better choices. Tune in for insights on moral development and the significance of understanding right from wrong.

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Erroneous judgments of conscience often arise from ignorance, neglect of moral truths, and the influence of bad examples from others.

A well-formed conscience empowers individuals to discern right from wrong, promoting personal freedom and enabling the practice of virtue.

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The Obligation of Conscience

A human being must always follow the certain judgment of their conscience, as deliberately acting against it can lead to self-condemnation. This involves recognizing the moral quality of actions and understanding the distinction between right and wrong. The podcast emphasizes that while individuals have a personal duty to seek truth, ignorance can still result in erroneous judgments, particularly if one fails to inquire deeply or becomes numb to sin. The responsibility for such ignorance lies with the individual, especially when it stems from a willful neglect to seek understanding.

Understanding Conscience and Erroneous Judgment

13min

It is possible for our moral conscience to remain in ignorance for a variety of reasons. Fr. Mike delves into the sources of errors of judgment in moral conduct and how habitual sin blinds our conscience. As we wrap up this article, Fr. Mike reminds us that a well-formed conscience sets us free and gives us the power to do what we ought. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1790-1802.

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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Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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