The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 257: The Old Law (2025)
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Sep 14, 2025 Dive into the fascinating exploration of the Old Law as the first stage of Revealed Law. Discover how the Old Law prepares humanity for the Gospel and God's promises through Christ. Understand the vital connection between divine justice and mercy, illustrated by the Ten Commandments. Learn how to open your heart to commandments as pathways to freedom, emphasizing the need for guidance from the Holy Spirit and the support of community in living out these teachings.
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Progressive Revelation As Pedagogy
- God reveals moral truth step by step, moving from natural law to the Old Law and finally the New Law.
- This pedagogy prevents overwhelming human capacity and prepares us for deeper revelation.
Ten Commandments As Foundational Guide
- The Decalogue summarizes moral prescriptions and grounds human vocation in God's image.
- The Ten Commandments both prohibit what opposes love and prescribe what supports love of God and neighbor.
Limits Of The Old Law
- The Old Law is holy and good but remains imperfect because it cannot remove sin or give sanctifying grace.
- Its role is diagnostic and formative, exposing sin and preparing hearts for the Savior.
