The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 263: Responding to Grace (2025)
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Sep 20, 2025 The discussion centers on the dynamic interplay between God's grace and human freedom. Fr. Mike dives into how grace encourages our authentic responses and the importance of sacramental graces in our spiritual lives. The conversation also touches on reflections from St. Augustine about longing and recognizing the fruits of grace, highlighting the diverse expressions of these gifts across the Christian community. It's a thought-provoking exploration of empowerment through divine initiative.
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Grace Enables True Freedom
- Grace and free will work together: both are necessary for true freedom and love.
- Grace enables the will to say yes to God despite concupiscence and attraction to sin.
Use Sacraments And Charisms For The Church
- Use your sacramental life because each sacrament brings specific graces for its purpose.
- Accept charisms and graces of state as gifts meant to build up the Body of Christ, not merely for personal holiness.
Charisms Serve The Common Good
- Charisms can be extraordinary or subtle, and they always serve sanctifying grace.
- They aim to build up the church and help others participate in divine life.
