The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 246: Mercy and the Mystery of Sin (2025)
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Sep 3, 2025 Dive into the profound nature of sin and how it impacts our relationship with God. Discover the importance of acknowledging our failings to embrace the loving mercy offered by Jesus. The metaphor of a heart patient underscores our need for redemption and grace. Explore vivid biblical narratives that illustrate the serious consequences of sin, juxtaposed with the transformative mercy available through Christ's sacrifice. This compelling discussion invites listeners to reflect on their own spiritual journeys.
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Gospel Centered On Mercy
- The gospel is primarily the revelation of God's mercy to sinners, making forgiveness central to the Good News.
- Mercy only becomes good news when we recognize our need for it, otherwise it can feel like an inconvenient gift.
Conviction Enables Conversion
- God exposes our wounds like a physician probing before healing, using conscience and the Spirit to convict us of sin.
- This conviction becomes the start of a new gift of grace and opens us to redemption.
Sin As Misordered Attachment
- The Catechism defines sin as failure in genuine love caused by perverse attachments, not merely rule-breaking.
- Sin wounds human nature, injures solidarity, and often arises from trading ultimate goods for lesser ones.
