The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 303: Summary of the Fifth Commandment (2025)
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Oct 30, 2025 Explore the sacredness of human life from conception to death as discussed by Fr. Mike. He highlights that every life is willed by God and emphasizes the Church's consistent ethic of life. The conversation covers serious topics like the prohibition of abortion, euthanasia, and the moral obligations surrounding legitimate defense. Additionally, he stresses that defensive actions must be rooted in love, not vengeance, and wraps up with a reminder of the importance of moral teachings that guide our understanding of dignity and justice.
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Pray For The Heart To Love Enemies
- Pray for grace to have the heart of Christ so you can love enemies and pray for persecutors.
- Ask God to shape how you see others so you can love your neighbor as yourself.
Sanctity Of Life From Conception
- Every human life is sacred from conception to natural death because each person is willed for their own sake in God's image.
- This truth grounds a consistent ethic of life that informs all moral teaching about protecting human dignity.
Euthanasia Denounced As Murder
- Intentional euthanasia, in any form or motive, is considered murder and gravely contrary to human dignity.
- The Catechism ties respect for life to reverence for God, the Creator of life.
