The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 308: Same-Sex Attraction (2025)
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Nov 4, 2025 Fr. Mike delves into the Catechism's perspectives on same-sex attraction, emphasizing the Church's teachings on sexuality rooted in divine purpose. He highlights the importance of chastity and the unique roles of sexual union and procreation. With compassion, he addresses how the Church calls for respect and dignity for individuals, while also discussing the reasoning behind the Church's stance on homosexual acts. Fr. Mike encourages paths to holiness through self-mastery and the power of faith, framing struggles as opportunities for spiritual growth.
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Chastity Orders Sexuality
- Chastity integrates sexuality into the whole person by ordering it toward unity and procreation.
- Sexual acts outside those ends are distortions of sex's nature, says Fr. Mike Schmitz.
Why Acts Are Considered Disordered
- Homosexual acts are described as always closed to the gift of life and thus intrinsically disordered.
- Fr. Mike explains this follows from sex's orientation to procreation and marital unity.
Speak With Truth And Charity
- Fr. Mike emphasizes approaching the topic with respect, care, and love, not harshness.
- He frames the discussion as for brothers and sisters seeking truth and charity together.
