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

Day 258: The New Law (2024)

Sep 14, 2024

Fr. Mike Schmitz dives into the New Law, illustrating how it fulfills and perfects the Old Law. He highlights the transformative nature of the Law of the Gospel, emphasizing its expression in the Sermon on the Mount. Through the grace of the Holy Spirit, believers are encouraged to live out these commandments with love and charity. Fr. Mike's insights on how this New Law shapes a deeper, heart-centered faith experience are both enlightening and inspiring.

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The New Law, articulated in the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizes internal transformation and deeper moral principles over mere rule adherence.

Grace from the Holy Spirit and the sacraments empower believers to embody the teachings of the New Law in their daily lives.

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The New Law of the Gospel

The New Law, also known as the Law of the Gospel, represents the perfection of divine law on earth and is primarily articulated in the Sermon on the Mount. This law is not merely an extension of the Old Law; it surpasses and refines it by addressing deeper moral principles rather than just external actions. It is rooted in the work of Christ and expressed through the Holy Spirit, which empowers believers to live out this law through charity. By emphasizing internal transformation, the New Law calls for a heart-centered approach to righteousness, which goes beyond mere adherence to rules.

The Transition from Old Law to New Law: Embracing the Law of the Gospel

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Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the New Law or the Law of the Gospel. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Law “fulfills, refines, surpasses, and leads the Old Law to its perfection.” He also explains how the New Law of Christ that is expressed through the Sermon on the Mount is perfected by the grace of the Holy Spirit and works through charity and the Sacraments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1965-1969.

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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