The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 256: The Natural Moral Law (2025)
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Sep 13, 2025 The discussion kicks off with natural moral law as a universal guide inscribed in every human soul. Fr. Mike highlights how this moral foundation is tied to our dignity and divine grace, essential for achieving true happiness. The podcast delves into the connection between moral law and God's nature, urging listeners to reflect on the ethical truths we all share. It also emphasizes our dependence on divine guidance to navigate sin and fulfill our purpose, making a case for the inherent moral compass within us all.
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Moral Law As Divine Pedagogy
- The moral law is divine wisdom that instructs us toward beatitude and away from evil.
- It roots law in God's reason so law guides human conduct toward the common good.
Eternal Law Grounds All Other Laws
- All law finds its first and ultimate truth in the eternal law which proceeds from God.
- Jesus Christ brings the moral law to its fullness and is the way of perfection.
Natural Law Is Written In The Soul
- Natural moral law is the light of understanding placed in us by God to discern good and evil.
- It is written in every human soul and orders reason to do good and avoid sin.
