The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 124: Teaching, Sanctifying, and Governing (2025)
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May 4, 2025 Explore the essential roles of bishops and the Pope in the Church, focusing on their teaching, sanctifying, and governing duties. Discover the intriguing concept of infallibility, shedding light on how it pertains to faith and morals. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of approaching Church teachings with an open heart. Dive into the connection between these offices and the service exemplified by Jesus, highlighting the profound responsibilities bishops hold in guiding their communities.
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Threefold Office and Service Model
- The threefold office of the episcopal college includes teaching, sanctifying, and governing. Jesus models these offices as service, not dominion or tyranny over others.
Charism of Infallibility
- The charism of infallibility protects Church teaching in faith and morals when definitively proclaimed. This includes the Pope ex cathedra and bishops united in ecumenical councils.
Benedict XVI: Theologian vs Pope
- Pope Benedict XVI clarified he writes as a theologian, not the supreme pastor and teacher when authoring works. This distinguishes theological scholarship from papal infallible teaching.