Day 254: Social Justice (2025)

In this episode of the Catechism in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz delves into Article 3, focusing on social justice as outlined in paragraphs 1928 to 1938 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. He emphasizes the importance of respecting the transcendent dignity of each human being as essential for achieving social justice, highlighting that individuals are greater than any institution. Fr. Mike addresses the balance between individual and social justice, the limits of law in fostering love and eradicating prejudice, and the Christian duty to treat everyone, including enemies, with love and respect, while hating the evil they perpetrate. He also discusses equality and differences among people, noting that while all are equal in dignity, differences in talents and abilities necessitate generosity, kindness, and mutual support, while sinful inequalities must be combated to promote fairer conditions and human dignity.