The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 309: Praying for the Dead (2024)
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Nov 4, 2024 Fr. Mike explains the doctrine of purgatory, emphasizing its role in preparing souls for divine love. He discusses the importance of praying for the dead, rooted in the historical context of 2 Maccabees. The folly of idol worship is critiqued, highlighting how good things can become idols, diverting us from the Creator. Similarly, he reflects on the dangers of misplaced reverence and moral decay. Ultimately, the journey through purgatory is framed as essential for achieving true communion with God.
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Idolatry's Foolishness Exposed
- The Wisdom of Solomon highlights the folly of worshipping lifeless idols instead of the living God.
- Idols made from wood or stone cannot help or answer prayers despite being venerated as gods.
Idolatry Often Targets Good Things
- God's creation shows his beauty, power, and wisdom, so idolatry is worshipping creation instead of the Creator.
- We often idolize good things, making them absolute rather than evil things, which is a subtle form of idolatry.
Seek Mercy from Idolatry
- Ask the Lord for mercy to deliver us from idolatrous hearts.
- Seek wisdom to avoid living for things not worthy of ultimate devotion.