Day 250: Conversion in Society (2025)

In this episode of the Catechism in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz delves into paragraphs 1886 to 1896 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, focusing on the relationship between the individual and society. He emphasizes that society is essential for fulfilling the human vocation, highlighting the need for a just hierarchy of values that prioritizes spiritual dimensions over physical ones, conversion of heart, and the importance of voluntary associations alongside the family and the state. Fr. Mike stresses the necessity of inner conversion for meaningful social change, the dangers of inverting means and ends, and the critical role of charity—love of God and neighbor—in achieving justice and navigating the complexities of social life. He also touches on Catholic social teaching and the pursuit of a well-ordered human society.