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Day 248: The Spread of Sin (2025)
We close the section on human dignity and goodness by learning how sin engenders vice. Our readings today discuss the proliferation of sin and how ca…
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Day 247: The Weight of Sin (2025)
We can consider the variety of sins in light of their gravity or seriousness. In doing so, we see that some sins weaken charity while others destroy …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Day 246: Mercy and the Mystery of Sin (2025)
Jesus reveals God’s offer of loving mercy to sinners. To accept this gift, we must identify and admit our failings. Recognizing our sins enables us t…
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Day 245: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit (2025)
As we end our exploration of the virtues, we learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts perfect our virtues and increase our ability to re…
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Day 244: The Virtue of Charity (2025)
The greatest of all the theological virtues is charity. Fr. Mike explains that charity, or love, is to love God above all things for his own sake and…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Day 243: The Virtue of Hope (2025)
A desire for the Kingdom of heaven and eternal life is at the heart of the virtue of hope. Fr. Mike breaks down the definition of the theological vir…
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Day 242: The Virtue of Faith (2025)
The origin, motive, and object of the theological virtues are God himself. Today, we dive into the theological virtues, beginning with the virtue of…
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Day 241: The Cardinal Virtues (2025)
A virtuous person is someone who consistently chooses the good. Fr. Mike unpacks the four human or cardinal virtues that are essential in helping us …
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Day 240: Erroneous Judgment of Conscience (2025)
It is possible for our moral conscience to remain in ignorance for a variety of reasons. Fr. Mike delves into the sources of errors of judgment in mo…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Day 239: The Formation of Conscience (2025)
Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack the formation of our conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that a well-formed conscience is one that is both “upright an…
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