Day 217: The Effects of Holy Orders (2025)

In this episode of the Catechism in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz covers paragraphs 1581 to 1589 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, focusing on the effects of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. He explains the indelible character imprinted by ordination, similar to baptism and confirmation, emphasizing that once a priest, always a priest. Fr. Mike discusses the grace of the Holy Spirit given to ordained deacons, priests, and bishops, highlighting its role in configuring them to Christ as priest, teacher, and pastor. He underscores that the unworthiness of the minister does not prevent Christ from acting through them, and he concludes by asking listeners to pray for him, their bishops, priests, deacons, and those discerning the priesthood.