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

Day 263: Responding to Grace (2024)

Sep 19, 2024

Discover the significance of grace in Catholic theology, exploring the interplay between grace and free will. Learn about sacramental graces and how they differ across the Body of Christ. Explore how individuals respond to God's grace and contribute to the growth of the Church.

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Quick takeaways

Grace requires a free response from humanity, reflecting God's desire for man to seek Him.

Different types of graces, such as sacramental and charismatic, serve purposes of sanctification and collective welfare in the Church.

Deep dives

God's Initiative and Man's Response

God's free initiative requires humanity's free response, reflecting God's creation of man with the ability to know and love Him. The soul's entry into love is a free choice, with God directly moving man's heart to seek truth and goodness only fulfilled by Him. This desire for eternal life echoes St. Augustine's acknowledgment that true rest and fulfillment are found in God.

Introduction

4min

Reflections on Grace and Divine Initiative

2min

Embracing God's Grace: A Journey of Spiritual Fulfillment

7min

Exploring the Fruits of Grace and Self-Examination

2min

Exploring the Varied Manifestations of Grace

3min

God’s free initiative demands man’s free response. We continue our discussion of grace today by examining how grace and our free will interact in our lives. Fr. Mike also explains the purpose of sacramental graces and how the expression of these graces looks different across the Body of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2002-2005.

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.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

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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