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

Day 259: The New Commandment (2024)

Sep 15, 2024

The discussion dives into Jesus' New Commandment, emphasizing the law of love and how it transforms our lives. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of divine grace for truly loving others as Christ does. The podcast also explores the role of the Holy Spirit in fostering authentic charity and obedience through love. Insights drawn from Apostle Paul's letters shed light on living a moral Christian life, while the evangelical councils promote pathways to holiness through practices like prayer and fasting.

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The New Commandment emphasizes loving God as the core of our being, guiding all actions and intentions in life.

The law of love promotes spiritual transformation through grace, liberating believers to act in love rather than fear.

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The Law of Love

The new law, often referred to as the law of love, emphasizes the commandment to love one another as Jesus has loved us. This teaching is rooted in the Golden Rule, which states that we should treat others as we wish to be treated ourselves. Embracing this law requires a commitment that goes beyond mere external actions; it calls for a deep transformation of the heart and spirit. The importance of the Holy Spirit's grace is highlighted, as individuals cannot meet this high demand of love solely through their own efforts.

Intro

3min

The Law of Love: Embracing Charity in Christian Life

6min

Understanding Moral Teachings and Evangelical Councils in Christianity

6min

Embracing Holiness Beyond the Councils

3min

We continue our examination of the New Law or Law of the Gospel, specifically the Golden Rule and New Commandment of Jesus. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Commandment requires us to love God as the center of everything we are and everything we have. He also unpacks how the New Commandment is also known as the law of love, grace, and freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1970-1974.

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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