Day 247: The Weight of Sin (2025)

In this episode of the Catechism in a Year podcast, Father Mike Schmitz delves into the gravity of sin, differentiating between mortal and venial sins according to Catholic tradition. He explains that mortal sin destroys charity and requires reconciliation, while venial sin wounds charity. He outlines the three conditions for a sin to be mortal: grave matter, full knowledge, and deliberate consent, noting factors that can mitigate culpability. Father Mike emphasizes that sins against God and the dignity of the human person are graver, and he clarifies that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the refusal to accept God's mercy and forgiveness, urging listeners to seek confession and trust in God's love.