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Day 211: The One Priesthood of Christ (2025)
The priesthood of the Old Covenant among the people of Israel is fulfilled in the one priesthood of Christ. The Catechism compares the Old Testament priesthood, “powerless to bring about salvation,” …
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Day 210: The Sacrament of Holy Orders (2025)
The Catechism enters Chapter Three on the “Sacraments at the Service of Communion” which include both Holy Orders and Matrimony. As it introduces the sacrament of Holy Orders, Fr. Mike reminds us tha…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Day 209: Summary of the Anointing of the Sick (2025)
This summary of the Catechism’s teaching about the Anointing of the Sick is concise and rich. This holy anointing brings us hope and courage as we endure illness and the difficulties of old age. Whil…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Day 208: Completing the Earthly Pilgrimage (2025)
The effects of the Anointing of the Sick are numerous and deeply transformative. In times of great need and temptation, this sacrament brings us strength, courage, peace, and the forgiveness of sins.…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Day 207: Celebrating the Anointing of the Sick (2025)
The Anointing of the Sick is not just for those on the verge of death but for any faithful suffering from a grave illness. Fr. Mike explains that because of this, we don’t have to put this sacrament …
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Day 206: Healing the Sick (2025)
By taking up our cross and following Christ, we gain a new way of seeing sickness and frailty. Along with this newness of vision, the Church is given the command from her founder to heal the sick. Si…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Day 205: Christ the Physician (2025)
Sickness and suffering bring us face-to-face with our fragility and limitations. While they might cause some to lose hope and become bitter, we can also endure them in such a way as to grow in maturi…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Day 204: Summary of Sacrament of Reconciliation (2025)
In today’s nugget day, Fr. Mike reviews the major themes of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes the six spiritual effects of this sacrament and reminds us of the great gift of Confes…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Day 203: The Purpose of Indulgences (2025)
Fr. Mike expands on the purpose of indulgences and clarifies why the Church has the authority to provide indulgences. We also learn about the role of the Communion of Saints in our strive for holines…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Day 202: How Confession Heals (2025)
What happens to us when we go to Confession? Fr. Mike explains the powerful ways the Sacrament of Reconciliation spiritually restores and perfects us. We also learn about the eternal and temporal con…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago