The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 196: Conversion of the Baptized (2025)
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Jul 15, 2025 The podcast delves into the sacrament of Penance, emphasizing that true conversion is a heart-driven transformation rather than mere ritual compliance. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of actively rejecting sin and the continual journey of repentance. Using biblical examples like St. Peter, he illustrates how communal and personal renewal plays a role in spiritual growth. The discussion also underscores the necessity of genuine inner change as foundational to living a Christ-like life, guided by the Holy Spirit.
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Interior Conversion is Radical
- Interior conversion is a radical reorientation of our whole life, not just external acts.
- It changes our hearts and minds fundamentally, leading to true repentance and transformation.
Conversion is Lifelong Task
- The second conversion is an uninterrupted task for the whole church and every Christian.
- Conversion is not a one-time event but a lifelong, active process of turning toward God.
Multiple Conversions Story
- A missionary described having multiple conversions: first to community, then to Jesus in the Eucharist.
- This highlights how conversion can happen in different ways and stages in a person's life.