Day 253: Participation in Public Life (2025)

In this episode of the Catechism in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses paragraphs 1913 to 1927 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, focusing on responsibility and participation in social life. He emphasizes that participation is a voluntary and generous engagement in social interchange, an obligation inherent in human dignity, and highlights the importance of personal responsibility in promoting the common good. Fr. Mike encourages listeners to take charge of their areas of responsibility, participate actively in public life, and continually renew their conversion to overcome the temptation towards fraud and injustice. He also stresses the role of those in authority to strengthen values and tell stories that inspire confidence and service to others, shaping a future generation with reasons for life and optimism.