The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast Sin, Emotions and Virtue Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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Nov 6, 2025 Explore the fascinating relationship between emotions and sin. Fr. Mike Schmitz reveals that feelings themselves aren’t sinful; it’s our choices that determine moral character. He draws on C.S. Lewis to highlight how truth and conflicting emotions coexist. The discussion emphasizes the power of the will in cultivating virtue and discerning righteous anger. Ultimately, he reminds us that being a hero or a saint is about the conscious choices we make each day, all supported by divine grace.
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Emotions Are Morally Neutral
- Emotions themselves are morally neutral and do not make you good or bad.
- What matters is how you respond to those emotions with your will.
Examine Feelings Before Judging Yourself
- Examine your emotions to discern whether they're just and decide how to act.
- Choose to act rightly or call on God's grace instead of assuming feeling = sin.
Sin Resides In The Will, Not Feelings
- Sin does not reside in emotions or desires; it resides in the will and choices.
- Feeling guilty for an internal desire misplaces culpability; the will's decision matters most.
