The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 275: Superstition, Idolatry, and Magic (2025)
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Oct 2, 2025 Explore the intriguing world of superstition and idolatry with Fr. Mike. He explains how superstition can distort our true worship of God, even in Catholic practices. Idolatry, defined as divinizing anything other than God, becomes a constant temptation for many. The discussion also highlights the dangers of divination and magic, emphasizing their negative influences. Join in for an insightful look at how these elements interact with faith and worship.
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Superstition Is Religion Turned Excessive
- Superstition is a perverse excess of religion that skews true worship.
- It turns lawful practices into magical talismans when detached from interior disposition.
Idolatry Fragments Human Unity
- Idolatry divinizes what is not God and remains a constant temptation.
- It rejects God's unique lordship and fragments human life by misplacing ultimate worship.
Everyday Superstitions and A Personal Example
- Fr. Mike uses everyday examples like lucky socks and rabbit's feet to illustrate superstition.
- He shares his own habit of making the sign of the cross when passing a church and warns against turning it into superstition.
