The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 267: The Church as Mother and Teacher (2025)
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Sep 24, 2025 Explore the idea that the moral life serves as spiritual worship, guided by the Church’s teachings. Discover how the Magisterium preserves authentic Christian moral values across generations. Learn about the Church’s dual role as a comforting presence and a source of conviction, reminding us of our identity and purpose. Engage with the powerful insights on fulfilling our vocation in communion with the Church, enriched by Scripture, sacraments, and examples from the saints.
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Pray For A Teachable Heart
- Pray for docility and an open heart to be taught by the church.
- Ask God for teachable, leadable hearts that allow transformation and spiritual worship.
Vocation Is Lived In Community
- The Christian fulfills his vocation in the church, not in isolation.
- The church supplies Scripture, sacraments, and models of holiness that shape Christian life.
Morality As Spiritual Worship
- The moral life is framed as spiritual worship rather than mere rule-following.
- Living God's will through moral choices becomes an offering united with the Eucharist.
