"Don't die in Mortal Sin!"--4th Sunday of Lent (B) 2024 {John 3:14-21}
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Explore "mortal sin" with insightful episodes like ""Don't die in Mortal Sin!"--4th Sunday of Lent (B) 2024 {John 3:14-21}", "Are the ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ Always Considered Mortal Sins?", "Day 301: Peace", "Testimony of John the Baptist" and "Ep 2 - What is a Charism?" from podcasts like ""Fr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts", "Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer", "The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)", "I AM 73" and "Charisms for Catholics"" and more!
Episodes (7)
Are the ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ Always Considered Mortal Sins?
A listener named Barbara asks Father Dave for clarification regarding the “seven deadly sins.” She says, “I have a question about the seven deadly sins and how they relate to mortal versus venial sins. I usually consider pridefulness, for example, a venial sin, in that I confess it but don't abstain from receiving Communion for this sin – otherwise, I guess I would never receive Communion! But when does pridefulness become mortal or deadly? Is it only when pridefulness causes me to commit another mortal sin?”
Day 301: Peace
Peace is not simply an absence of war. Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teachings about peace as the "work of justice and the effect of charity.” We learn that to cultivate true peace, we must do more than avoid anger, hatred, and harm to our neighbor; we must actively work toward becoming agents of peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2302-2306.
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.
Testimony of John the Baptist
Joseph Borba shares with us today the difference bwtween mortal sin and vinial sin. He also teaches us that John the Baptist is the one who identifies Jesus is our Pasover Lamb, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
Ep 2 - What is a Charism?
On this episode of Charisms for Catholics, we explore the different types of grace that often go unmentioned, and how breaking them up can help us better understand and interact with them.
Jill Simons, executive director at Many Parts Ministries, explains how understanding our charisms, or spiritual gifts, can help us see the Holy Spirit's actions in our lives and further build the Church.
We also delve into the importance of being in a state of grace and remaining in an intimate relationship with God to receive and utilize our charisms, which can be given outside of the sacraments and at any time by God.
Confession and actively seeking God are necessary to operate in charisms effectively. Tune in to learn more about the significance of charisms and grace in the Catholic faith.
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The Devil's Trap for the Evangelist
The devil wants the evangelist to forget about the salvation of his own soul because he is so preoccupied with the salvation of other souls. Dave “Almost the Strongest Man in Pittsburgh” VanVickle and I answer a listener’s question about struggling with grave sin while being in a position of leadership in the faith. We discuss the spiritual battle all evangelists face and how to find freedom from sin and shame.
This episode contains adult themes that are not suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Snippet from the Show
Before we help others fight their spiritual battles, we must first face the battles in our own soul.
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Why is it a Mortal Sin? Skipping Mass and Communion without Confession
Why is skipping mass a mortal sin? And when we do go to mass, why do we need to receive communion in a state of grace?
It’s tempting to believe we can love God in whatever way suits us, but that’s not how love works. The way we express our love for God is through obedience and worship. Fr. Mike speaks a harsh truth when he says, “If you love God on your own terms, you don’t love God, you love yourself.”
In the first of two explanations, Fr. Mike explains that going to Mass on Sunday is our weekly chance to prove our love for God.
Fr. Mike’s second lesson in this video addresses the issue of receiving Communion in the state of mortal sin, which follows the logic of the first lesson above.
Communion with God is only possible once we have been reconciled with God and his Church. Both Christ and St. Paul make this clear:
“So if you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift” (Matthew 5:23-24).
“Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 11:27).
Fr. Mike briefly addresses what sin is, and directs his viewers to this previous episode of his wherein he addresses the topic more thoroughly: What is Sin?