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

The podcast discusses the importance of gratitude and respect towards parents, highlighting the responsibilities of children and grown children. It explores the concept of filial piety and obedience, emphasizing the need for support and care for parents in their old age. The speaker shares a personal story and urges listeners to reach out and express love to their family members through simple gestures.

The podcast discusses the role of the family in society as the foundation of freedom and community. It explores the importance of societal support and defense for the well-being of both the family and society. The impact of the family's position in society on children's upbringing is emphasized, as well as the significance of recognizing the dignity of others and treating them with respect. It highlights the role of the family as a community for learning moral values and radiating positive values into society.

The podcast discusses the core definition of family as a man and woman united in marriage with their children. It emphasizes the importance of friendship and family in spreading the Gospel. The podcast explores the church's teachings on marriage and family, the responsibilities and duties of the family, and the role of the family in reflecting the communion of the Father and the Son. It also delves into the origin of the family, its affirmation by the church, and the concept of the family as a domestic church. Lastly, it highlights the role of friendship, family, and self-sacrifice in evangelization.

Exploring the nature of family and its role in God's plan, the significance of the fourth commandment in the Decalogue, the importance of offering respect and honor in relationships, and the complexities of honoring parents in different scenarios.

Discussion on the importance of resting on the Lord's Day, cultivating family and leisure time, performing works of mercy, and the impact of our choices on others. Exploring the concept of taking a day of rest on Sundays, saying no to excessive work, and allowing time to belong to the Lord.

Discover the significance of Sunday Mass and the obligation for Catholics to attend. Explore the possibility of dispensation and alternative forms of worship. Hear personal stories of overcoming fear to embrace the Catholic faith and commit to regular worship.

Exploring the importance of rest and worship on the Lord's Day, emphasizing the connection to creation and liberation. Reflecting on the struggle of prioritizing rest and breaking free from idols. Highlighting the significance of outward, regular, and public worship, focusing on the Sunday Eucharist.

Fr. Mike, a Catholic priest, explains the meaning of bearing the Christian name and discusses how our names represent our dignity and God's unique love for us. He explores the importance of the Christian name in baptism, the power of the sign of the cross, and the tradition of giving Christian names. The hosts also emphasize the significance of starting each day with the sign of the cross and actively blocking temptation in our lives.

This podcast discusses the importance of respecting God's name in matters of truth, emphasizing that everything we say is either in conformity to truth or in opposition. It explores the concept of taking the name of the Lord in vain and false oaths, highlighting the relationship between human speech and God's truth. The significance of not using the divine name for trivial matters and refusing false oaths is emphasized, along with the teachings of Jesus and St. Paul on oaths. The significance of taking an oath sincerely and the consequences of false oaths are also explored.

The podcast explores the second commandment and the importance of respecting the sacred name of God. It discusses different ways people disrespect God's name and the consequences of misusing it. The episode also emphasizes the significance of approaching God's name with reverence and sincerity in prayer.