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Day 258: The New Law (2025)
Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the New Law or the Law of the Gospel. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Law “fulfills, refines, surpasses, and leads the Old Law to its perfection.” He also explain…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Day 257: The Old Law (2025)
We continue the section on moral law, specifically focusing on the Old Law. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Old Law is the first stage of Revealed Law. He also unpacks how the Old Law acts as preparatio…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Day 256: The Natural Moral Law (2025)
Together, we begin the section on moral law, starting with natural moral law. Fr. Mike begins by emphasizing that we need both the law that guides us and God’s grace that sustains us in order to live…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Day 255: Human Solidarity (2025)
Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion of the article on Social Justice. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although we have a right to private property, we also have a duty to meet the needs of thos…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Day 254: Social Justice (2025)
We begin to look at social justice as outlined by the Catechism by diving into two aspects: respect for the human person and equality and differences among men. The dignity of the human person is at …
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Day 253: Participation in Public Life (2025)
The Catechism has shown us how the common good begins with the good of the individual. It further shows us that each individual can participate in the pursuit of the common good for all—and that this…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Day 252: The Common Good (2025)
The Catechism sets up a pair of definitions for us that, at first glance, appear circular, but upon close examination, reveal profound interdependence: “The good of each individual is necessarily rel…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Day 251: Authorities in Society (2025)
The Catechism shows us that, in order for any good in society to last and flourish, legitimate authority must be instituted and respected by all. Furthermore, it is our duty as those under authority …
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Day 250: Conversion in Society (2025)
Before we can see outward changes for the good in society, there must be inward conversion in the hearts of its members, so says the Catechism. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that societies are made up…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Day 249: The Person in Society (2025)
Man is made for communion. God created man in his triune image, making us naturally social and communal beings. We learn that various societies weave us together: the family, the state, our professio…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago