The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
Why do purgatory and hell exist? The Catechism teaches us today about the existence and the meaning of purgatory and hell. We learn that purgatory is a transitional state of purification while hell is the state of permanent separation from God. Fr. Mike reminds us that nobody drifts into heaven because “we cannot be united to God unless we freely choose to love him.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1030-1037.
This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.
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Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Day 217: The Effects of Holy Orders (2024)
Day 216: Who Receives Holy Orders (2024)
Day 215: Deacons and the Diaconate (2024)
Day 214: Priests and the Presbyterate (2024)
Day 213: Bishops and the Episcopacy (2024)
Day 212: In Persona Christi (2024)
Day 211: The One Priesthood of Christ (2024)
Day 210: The Sacrament of Holy Orders (2024)
Day 209: Summary of the Anointing of the Sick (2024)
Day 208: Completing the Earthly Pilgrimage (2024)
Day 207: Celebrating the Anointing of the Sick (2024)
Day 206: Healing the Sick (2024)
Day 205: Christ the Physician (2024)
Day 204: Summary of Sacrament of Reconciliation (2024)
Day 203: The Purpose of Indulgences (2024)
Day 202: How Confession Heals (2024)
Day 201: The Confessor’s Role (2024)
Day 200: The Confession of Sins (2024)
Day 199: The Sacrament of Forgiveness (2024)
Day 198: Reconciliation with God (2024)
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