The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 253: Participation in Public Life (2025)
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Sep 10, 2025 Learn how storytelling shapes our values and inspires virtue in society. Discover the moral obligation to engage in public life, emphasizing personal responsibility and community action. Delve into the essence of the common good, human rights, and the role of institutions in fostering a supportive civic environment. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of seeing and fulfilling societal needs, encouraging ethical engagement for the betterment of all. This insightful discussion blends personal growth with a collective call to action.
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Dignity Requires Participation
- Human dignity requires active participation in community, not passive receipt of benefits.
- Each person must contribute to the common good according to their role and capacity.
Act Within Your Circle Of Influence
- Pray for clarity about your circle of influence and act within it for the common good.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to help you take responsibility for roles God has given you.
Voluntary Yet Obligatory Participation
- Participation is voluntary and generous but also an obligation rooted in dignity.
- Promoting the common good depends on each person acting according to their position.
