The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 244: The Virtue of Charity (2025)
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Sep 1, 2025 Delve into the profound nature of charity as the highest theological virtue, where love defies mere obligation. Discover how loving God and our neighbors, including our enemies, shapes our spiritual journey. Fr. Mike emphasizes responding to God's love as cherished children, not fearful servants. Learn about charity's transformative power, connecting genuine faith with loving actions, leading to spiritual freedom and joyful obedience. These insights highlight love's essential role in enriching our relationships with both God and others.
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Charity Orders All Virtues
- Charity is the theological virtue to love God above all and neighbor for God's sake.
- Fr. Mike emphasizes love orders and perfects all other virtues into divine charity.
Show Love By Loving Neighbors
- If you claim to love God, show it by loving the brother you can see.
- Keep God's commandments as the concrete way to abide in Christ's love.
Love Must Move Into Action
- Love must be effective not merely affective; feelings alone aren't enough.
- Fr. Mike calls for love that moves into actions, fulfilling the third pillar: life in Christ.