The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 260: Summary of the Moral Law (2024)

Sep 16, 2024

Fr. Mike dives into the essence of moral law, emphasizing its divine roots inscribed in every heart. He shares how moral law serves as a loving guide from God, intent on fostering joy and freedom. The discussion highlights the transformative power of the New Law, surpassing past teachings by prioritizing love and conscience. Listeners learn how divine commandments lead toward flourishing lives, blending scripture and natural law into practical wisdom for everyday moral conduct.

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The moral law is a fatherly instruction from God, designed to guide individuals toward joy, freedom, and flourishing in life.

God's commandments serve as essential guidelines for internal transformation, emphasizing love and charity as the path to true righteousness.

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Understanding Moral Law

Moral law is described as a fatherly instruction from God that guides individuals toward a path of righteousness and away from evil. It serves as a foundation for human flourishing, emphasizing that adhering to this law leads to joy and fulfillment in life. The discussion highlights that natural law is imbued in human hearts, providing a universal understanding of right and wrong that resonates across cultures and historical contexts. This inherent awareness of moral truths reinforces the idea that moral standards and civil laws are deeply interwoven with the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Exploring the Foundations of Moral Law

4min

The Fulfillment of the New Law in Love and Conscience

7min

In today’s “Nugget Day,” Fr. Mike reviews the significant takeaways that the Catechism teaches us about the moral law. Fr. Mike highlights that God has written the moral law in the depths of every human heart. Today’s In Brief section also reminds us that the moral law is a “fatherly instruction by God,” rooted in love and oriented towards our joy, freedom, and flourishing. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1975-1986.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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