The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 271: Love of God (2025)
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Sep 28, 2025 This discussion dives into the essence of the Ten Commandments, focusing on the intertwined themes of loving God and loving neighbor. Fr. Mike emphasizes that adhering to these commandments requires divine grace and prayer. He also explores how the Decalogue reflects natural law and moral obligations inherent in human nature. Utilizing insights from theology, listeners learn how union with Christ enables true obedience and the importance of understanding the commandments as universal truths that guide our lives.
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Unity Of Love Of God And Neighbor
- The Decalogue is an integrated whole linking love of God and love of neighbor.
- Loving God without loving neighbor (and vice versa) breaks the unity the commandments intend.
Bumper Sticker Reminder
- Fr. Mike recalls his mother's bumper sticker joke about commandments not being suggestions.
- He uses it to underline that God's commands carry real obligation, not casual advice.
Interdependence Of The Commandments
- Each commandment refers to and conditions the others; transgressing one harms the whole.
- Honoring persons and honoring God are mutually reinforcing obligations.
