Episode
Day 55: The Fall of the Angels
18:43
Published: Fri Feb 24 2023
Description
Fr. Mike explores the fall of the angels, and how their fall leads to our own “fall into death out of envy.” Together, we examine what caused some of the angels to fall, whether it be pride or envy, and how it affects humanity's reality within creation. Fr. Mike concludes with a commentary on the mystery of why Divine Providence permits evil and the actions of the fallen angels. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 391-395. 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
Father Mike Schmitz reads and discusses paragraphs 391-395 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church which covers the fall of the angels and their continued influence on the world.
00:00 - 01:13 (01:13)
Summary
Father Mike Schmitz reads and discusses paragraphs 391-395 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church which covers the fall of the angels and their continued influence on the world.
EpisodeDay 55: The Fall of the Angels
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The reason why the fallen angels rejected God is implicit in their temptation to Adam and Eve in Genesis chapter 3.
01:13 - 06:17 (05:04)
Summary
The reason why the fallen angels rejected God is implicit in their temptation to Adam and Eve in Genesis chapter 3. This decision was a free choice made by these created spirits.
EpisodeDay 55: The Fall of the Angels
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The theory is that God had revealed his plan to create human beings who are spirit and flesh.
06:17 - 12:43 (06:26)
Summary
The theory is that God had revealed his plan to create human beings who are spirit and flesh. The fall of humanity, according to this theory, was due to the disobedient choice of the first parents influenced by a seductive voice opposed to God out of envy.
EpisodeDay 55: The Fall of the Angels
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The speaker reflects on the existence of evil beings in the dangerous world that we live in, both human and spiritual, and how divine providence can turn the presence of evil into something great.
12:43 - 17:16 (04:32)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the existence of evil beings in the dangerous world that we live in, both human and spiritual, and how divine providence can turn the presence of evil into something great.
EpisodeDay 55: The Fall of the Angels
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The host encourages listeners to continue learning and growing with the community by sharing the importance of prayer and learning about the fall of the angels.
17:16 - 18:42 (01:26)
Summary
The host encourages listeners to continue learning and growing with the community by sharing the importance of prayer and learning about the fall of the angels. The topic of tomorrow's discussion is freedom put to the test in the original sin.