The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 217: The Effects of Holy Orders (2025)
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Aug 5, 2025 Fr. Mike discusses the profound effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders, stressing that an ordained man is forever a priest due to an indelible spiritual mark. The episode highlights the sacrament as a call to service, equipping clergy to fulfill their mission in the Church. Insights from saints illuminate the priesthood as a reflection of divine love. The discussion also touches on the spiritual duties of priests and the importance of supporting those who are discerning their vocations.
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Indelible Character of Holy Orders
- Holy Orders imprints an indelible spiritual character marking a man as a priest forever.
- This configuration by the Holy Spirit enables ordained men to serve uniquely as Christ's instruments.
Purification and Mission of Priests
- Ordained ministers must first purify themselves to effectively purify and lead others.
- Their role refashions creation, shares Christ’s priesthood, and divinizes the world through service.
Grace Through Unworthy Ministers
- The unworthiness of an ordained minister does not block Christ's action through them.
- Christ's grace remains pure, flowing unchanged even if the minister is flawed.
