The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 364: Deliver Us from Evil (2024)

Dec 29, 2024

Explore the deep meaning behind the final petitions of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on our plea to be delivered from evil. Discover the crucial difference between divine trials that foster growth and temptations that lead us astray. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of discernment when facing life's challenges. The conversation culminates in a powerful doxology, reaffirming the triumph of good over evil and the strength found in communal prayer. Join the journey of understanding grace and resisting temptation!

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Understanding the distinction between trials for growth and temptations that lead to sin is vital for spiritual development.

Seeking God's strength and guidance is essential in resisting temptation and combating the personal adversary of evil in our lives.

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Understanding Temptation and Trials

The distinction between trials and temptations is crucial for spiritual growth. Trials are essential for development, helping individuals to grow stronger and wiser, while temptations lead one toward sin and death. The Holy Spirit aids in discerning between these two experiences, guiding believers to resist unwanted thoughts without yielding to them. Ultimately, when faced with temptation, individuals are called to seek God’s strength and discernment to navigate their spiritual journey.

Intro

1min

Exploring the Final Petitions of the Lord's Prayer

8min

Deliverance and Divine Doxology

2min

Understanding Temptation and Trials: The Role of Discernment

4min

The Role of Temptation and Deliverance from Evil

8min

Toward the end of the Lord’s Prayer, we implore God to protect us from temptation and from the evil one. Fr. Mike clarifies what we mean when we ask God not to “lead us into temptation” and emphasizes the importance of discerning between trials and temptations. Lastly, we review the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer, known as the final doxology. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2846-2856.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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