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

Day 324: The Ninth Commandment (2024)

Nov 19, 2024

The discussion kicks off with the ninth commandment, revealing the dangers of covetousness. Fr. Mike dives into the conflict between flesh and spirit, emphasizing the need for purity of heart. He highlights how obedience to God reshapes our vision of others, aligning it with divine perspectives. The exploration of desires and their roots uncovers the links between brokenness and different forms of lust. With personal stories, Fr. Mike illustrates the journey towards temperance and the power of faith.

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The ninth commandment highlights the significance of avoiding covetousness and addressing the desires of the heart to achieve purity.

Faith in Christ empowers individuals to overcome sin, emphasizing that genuine belief fosters obedience and enriches moral life.

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Understanding the Ninth Commandment

The ninth commandment emphasizes the importance of avoiding covetousness, particularly in regard to the desires of the heart. It highlights that sin originates not only in actions but also in the underlying desires, such as lust of the flesh and lust of the eyes. Jesus' teachings, particularly in Matthew, reinforce that even lustful thoughts equate to adultery in the heart, showing how essential it is to address these internal battles. The commandment encourages reflection on our desires and the reality that the temptation to covet arises from a broken heart influenced by concupiscence.

Intro

3min

Understanding the Ninth Commandment: Covetousness and Purity of Heart

5min

Understanding the Roots of Desire and the Path to Purity

11min

What does covetousness mean? Today, we launch into the ninth commandment, which deals with carnal concupiscence. This commandment addresses the tension between the “flesh” and the “spirit.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that purity of heart and temperance are crucial to overcoming lust of the flesh. The more we obey God, the more our hearts see others as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2514-2519.

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.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

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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