The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 273: Him Only Shall You Serve (2025)
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Sep 30, 2025 Explore how to serve God through adoration, prayer, and sacrifice. Fr. Mike reveals the essence of prayer as vital for living faith and virtue. Delve into the significance of genuine sacrifice as a sign of true worship. Discover the importance of making promises and vows, and how they foster a deeper relationship with God. Unpack the role of humility in adoration, and how true worship liberates us from idolatry. Get insights into the connection between religion, justice, and the necessity of spiritual guidance for devotional promises.
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Adoration As Primary Religious Duty
- Adoration is the first act of the virtue of religion and it means acknowledging God as Creator, Savior, and Lord.
- True adoration humbles us and frees us from turning inward, sin, and worldly idolatry.
Prayer Is The Lifeline For Obedience
- Prayer enacts faith, hope, and charity and is essential to obeying God's commandments.
- Fr. Mike emphasizes that prayer isn't optional; it's the living relationship with God.
Every Action Can Be Sacred Sacrifice
- Sacrifice shows adoration, gratitude, supplication, and communion, and every act can be a true sacrifice if offered to God.
- Uniting our actions with Christ's perfect sacrifice makes ordinary life a participation in redemption.
