The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 286: The Family and Society (2025)
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Oct 13, 2025 Discover how the family serves as the cornerstone of society, shaping our understanding of freedom and community. Fr. Mike highlights the role of civil authorities in supporting familial structures. Delve into the responsibilities families have to nurture love and care within their circles. Learn about the importance of viewing neighbors as individuals interconnected through familial bonds. This insightful discussion emphasizes dignity for all, urging listeners to embrace mutual responsibility and share a prayer for families everywhere.
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Family As The Social Foundation
- The family is the original cell of social life and forms the foundation for freedom, security, and fraternity.
- Authority, stability, and relationships within the family radiate outward into society's wellbeing.
Family As The School Of Care
- Families should train members to care for the young, elderly, sick, disabled, and poor as a moral formation.
- When families cannot, other persons, families, and society must subsidiarily provide help.
Support Families Without Usurping Them
- Civil authorities must help and defend families with appropriate social measures without usurping family prerogatives.
- Follow subsidiarity: larger communities support but do not replace family responsibilities.