Episode
Day 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle
21:58
Published: Mon Feb 27 2023
Description
Fr. Mike explores the hard battle which each and every one of us must face, the battle with sin. Together, we examine the mystery of us being both free and under the power of the Devil. Fr. Mike emphasizes that if we are unaware of our wounded nature, it can lead to grave errors in our own lives. If we have an attitude that, “since I’m made good, then everything I’m drawn to must be good,” we can fall into temptation and evil. We conclude on a hopeful note; however, that even after we sinned, God did not abandon us to the “domain of death,” and with God’s grace, evil will never have the last word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 407-412. 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.
Chapters
The Catholic worldview stands in the middle of the belief that humans don't need God's grace and the idea of depravity.
00:00 - 01:40 (01:40)
Summary
The Catholic worldview stands in the middle of the belief that humans don't need God's grace and the idea of depravity. Catholics believe that we need God's grace, not because we're completely corrupt, but because we're deprived.
EpisodeDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
In paragraph 407, it is highlighted that due to original sin, the devil has gained a certain control over humanity, which combined with our fallen culture, means we must fight against both our broken human nature and our environment.
01:40 - 07:17 (05:36)
Summary
In paragraph 407, it is highlighted that due to original sin, the devil has gained a certain control over humanity, which combined with our fallen culture, means we must fight against both our broken human nature and our environment. Failure to recognize our wounded nature could result in serious errors in politics, education, social action and morality.
EpisodeDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The speaker emphasizes the notion that humans are inherently good but broken, and how forgetting the reality of original sin leads to serious errors in various aspects of life.
07:17 - 15:56 (08:39)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the notion that humans are inherently good but broken, and how forgetting the reality of original sin leads to serious errors in various aspects of life. Personal sin, which resulted in social sin, created a sinful condition aptly described as the 'sin of the world.'
EpisodeDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception teaches that Mary was preserved from all stain of original sin by the future merits of her son's life, death, and resurrection.
15:56 - 21:53 (05:57)
Summary
The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception teaches that Mary was preserved from all stain of original sin by the future merits of her son's life, death, and resurrection. This concept presents a challenge to the problem of evil and suffering in the world, which some theologians argue is permitted by God to bring forth a greater good.