The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 326: Envy and Jealousy (2025)
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Nov 22, 2025 Envy, described as the 'diabolical sin,' takes center stage as Fr. Mike explores its dangers and manifestations. He highlights the Tenth Commandment's role in addressing covetous desires and how it complements the Ninth. The podcast discusses the destructive nature of envy, calling it a source of hatred and detraction. Practical guidance is offered on overcoming such feelings through humility and rejoicing in the success of others. Fr. Mike also distinguishes between jealousy and envy, providing relatable examples to clarify their moral implications.
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Commandments Target The Heart
- The tenth commandment completes the ninth by addressing interior desires that lead to external sins.
- Covetousness fuels theft, violence, and idolatry because disordered desires in the heart produce outward crimes.
Good Desires Can Become Disordered
- Natural desires are good but can exceed reason and become unjust coveting of others' goods.
- The tenth commandment forbids limitless greed and the lust for riches and power.
Envy As Sadness And Refusal Of Charity
- Envy is a capital sin defined by sadness at another's good and an immoderate desire to acquire or see it gone.
- Envy spawns hatred, detraction, and joy at another's misfortune and thus refuses charity.
