Day 210: The Sacrament of Holy Orders - The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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The Catechism enters Chapter Three on the “Sacraments at the Service of Communion” which include both Holy Orders and Matrimony. As it introduces the sacrament of Holy Orders, Fr. Mike reminds us that every vocation is a gift, and that-no matter what state of life we are in or have been called to-we should read this chapter with an open heart and a grateful spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1533-1538.
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[@Sheilamarie2]

Father Mike, thank you for listening to God and being a Catholic Priest, one of the very best! God bless you and everyone here...

[@dianefrank3688]

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[@connienavarette1948]

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[@TrixRN]

🙏❤️ I’ve posted today’s reflection.😊

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@@TrixRN 😇

[@lisastechschulte2312]

​@@TrixRNwhere?

[@robehrgonzales77494]

Day 2 10 ❤❤❤ Amen 🙏 ❤❤❤ Father Mike, guaPo, I am praying for you, my brother in Christ

[@elizabethcronin3074]

Hello everyone & Happy Day 210!🙏😊

[@dianefrank3688]

🙋Elizabeth 😊Day210 ❤🙏 Hope to be heading to the Saturday vigil mass with my son.

[@TrixRN]

Happy day 210! Only 155 days left. I’ve posted today’s reflection. Elizabeth, did you ever see yesterday’s? I went ahead & reposted in the replies to you.🙏❤️

[@dianefrank3688]

@@TrixRN 😇

[@lisastechschulte2312]

​@@TrixRN I miss seeing the reflections.

[@TrixRN]

@@lisastechschulte2312 I post them daily between noon & 2:00, sometimes earlier, rarely later. If you go as if you’re rewatching the episode & go to comments, click on top for newest comments & scroll down you should see the Marian Consecration post.

[@rachelamaltese3419]

Beatiful explanation, God bless you all way. Thank you for your service ministry of God🕊🙏❤

[@yvobalcer]

Without priests, I could not receive Jesus in the Sacrament, so I am grateful to all priests.

[@56Tyskie]

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion have mercy on us and on the whole world. Most precious Blood of Christ save us ✝️🙏

[@dianefrank3688]

❤🙏

[@StAlphonsusHasAPosse]

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[@SuperRuthJ]

Thank you Father Mike for being a model priesthood! Praying for all priests🙏 May the Lord who calls each one of us to holiness and joy help you to know your vocation and to respond with an open and generous heart.❤️

[@TrixRN]

Amen🙏❤️

[@56Tyskie]

O my Jesus, I beg you on behalf of the whole Church: Grant it love and the light of your Spirit, and give power to the words of priests so that hardened hearts might be brought to repentance and return to you, O Lord. Lord, give us holy priests; you yourself maintain them in holiness

[@dianefrank3688]

Amen!🙏🙏🙏

[@StAlphonsusHasAPosse]

❤

[@wms72]

Amen!

[@TrixRN]

Amen!🙏❤️

[@sriessbeck]

Thank you so much Father Mike

[@marianmilne6009]

Thank you once again, Fr Mike. Praying for you and everyone here. God bless🙏❤️🙏

[@1im4real]

Praise be to God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit❣️ Thank you so much Fr. Mike and Ascension. My continued prayers for all, God Bless 🙏🏻 17:19

[@dianefrank3688]

❤🙏

[@marybailey6254]

Blessing for all who are participating in the CIY & BIY today 🙏🏻🕊💖🕊🙏🏻

[@desertstars1002]

I learn something new about our beautiful faith everyday! God bless all who listen along with me and God bless Father Mike!!!

[@17CW68fNv]

Thank you, Fr Mike, for the beautiful way you are using your priesthood. Praying for you. God bless. Claire.

[@JayRedding12_12]

Marriage can be a gift, and Presbyters and help us Receive said gift.

[@artorefalnera3055]

Fr. Thank you ❤. Praying for you and for all my CIY brothers and sisters. God bless ❤🥰🙏.

[@dianefrank3688]

❤🙏

[@artorefalnera3055]

@@dianefrank3688 ❤🙏

[@CarmenRodriguez-vx1km]

Wow! We are all called to be saints ♥️. Praying for you Fr. Mike🛐

[@susannebrule3160]

Thank you Father. Boy, theirs so much to learn about the Catholic Church. Praying for all.😊🙏🙏🙏❤️💜💙🧡❣️

[@JaneChorneyko]

Thank you for giving of yourself to be the wonderful priest that you are . The way you share your love of Jesus has put the world on fire and this is what we need. We have to continue to spread the word of God to as many people as possible so that this broken world will be healed. Thank you , Thank you

[@rm-paradise]

Father, may everything that I do this day, whether it be full of joy or pain, whether it be full of love or of grief, I ask that everything I go through today be offered to you just like Jesus offered everything to you. It is in his name we pray. Amen. 7/29/2023.

[@roystonfernandes8305]

Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time. It is composed of three degrees, which are irreplaceable for the organic structure of the Church: the episcopate, the presbyteriate, and the diaconate. Orders designates an ecclesial body into which one enters by means of a special consecration (ordination). Through a special gift of the Holy Spirit, this sacrament enables the ordained to exercise a sacred power in the name and with the authority of Christ for the service of the People of God. Let us pray for the religious who have been ordained. 🙏

[@StAlphonsusHasAPosse]

I enjoy reading your recap every night

[@roystonfernandes8305]

@@StAlphonsusHasAPosse Praise God

[@ipatecek]

So do I. Just wandering if you are dicerning for priesthood or deceon.

[@ipatecek]

Sorry Deacon)

[@roystonfernandes8305]

@ipatecek - I am just a simple soul and an ongoing sinner. Took up Bible reading when the pandemic began and became stronger with God’s grace. With the CIY, my knowledge has enhanced, and my faith is fortified. I praise God for this. Thank you to Fr. Mike. Yes, I am an Eucharistic Minister and a Sacramental Cordinator. My Dad wanted me to be a priest. Sorry, Dad!! But I have been married for 40 years.

[@glenapereira3492]

Ordination is passing on sacred power, where the individual can do in Christ, what he could never do without Him. Not Joe, but Fr. Joe. Awesome. Not Mike but Fr.Mike ❤

[@alexandermaciag377]

I hope today many will become Catholic. I encourage everyone to share Catechism In A Year podcast daily with their neighbors around the world. What a gift charity, love, and mercy to all. Jesus I Trust In You

[@marianmilne6009]

We thank Gid for our Priests and pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Thank you Fr Mike. Praying for you and everyone here. God bless 🙏🏻 ❤️ 🙏

[@wreloise1]

“For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed [to act] on behalf of men in things relating to God, so that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬ ‭

[@dawnmireles2912]

July 30, 2023 Pray for us Saint Faustina and Mother Angelica!

[@fatimabuccimazza4044]

Thank you Fr. Mike. I have learned so much through this wonderful way of learning. God bless you Fr. Mike 🙏

[@Melissa-dz6je]

Let's make saltines outta saltiness🤣 Love it Father!

[@charmiemael460]

Tnx Fr.Mike 👍🤗🙏➕📿🛐🔥📖🧡🕊🧡💐

[@joseguzman1051]

AMEN 🙏.

[@adelaidawallaert287]

Thank you so much Fr Mike S. May God bless you always🙏❤️

[@cheraybisaya]

Wonderful prayer. I always try to include all the priests worldwide in my prayers as they are so important to save souls, blessings to you Father!

[@carlz7777]

During our 20+ years of Pre-Cana ministry, my wife and I worked with several different priests or deacons who were the spiritual directors. Fr. Joe Fitzgerald provided a message that we still use to this day: "The primary role of marriage is to help your spouse get to Heaven." (I'm blessed because my wife has a lot more work to do than I do!) 😇

[@TrixRN]

😊🙏❤️

[@deedeebuhler9610]

May God bless you always 🙏

[@2000Biscotto]

Thank you Fr. Mike! Blessings everyone! 🙏

[@carolradlinger8661]

We are ALL called to holiness, it’s just so profound to know that no matter what we are in life that if we offer that up to the Lord we are pleasing Him, I was blessed with 63 years of marriage but without Gods graces we wouldn’t have made it ,❤

[@munchlax9715]

amen

[@R.C.425]

Thank you

[@CARS63]

✅Thank you✅

[@DaisyRansom]

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[@joannebywaters4154]

Oh & lol, salty🤭, I was wondering where I belong...then kept listening & once again...Jesus reveals in His Holy gentle ways...thank you!!😊😇🙏❤️🤗

[@MarkKamoski]

St. Jude, pray for us.

[@richardbergmark6722]

Thank you Father.

[@nathanngumi8467]

Word.

[@lizmcdavid1506]

Thank you Fr. Mike for being such a good priest, a Fine example of dedicated priesthood! I pray for all our priests every day, and I pray that more say Yes to God's call to the priesthood and Religous life! We need more Good Clergy and Sisters, Brothers and Deacons. Amen

[@lindaokeefe4526]

Press Play & Pray!

[@denisejordan64]

Let us pray for all priests as they continue to say "Yes" to being Christ's representative here on earth. And for the repose of my brother Fr. Joseph Peek's soul (3/14/16), a true witness to joy and love in the face of unbelievable suffering.

[@KathleenBanfield]

If not for Father Mike, I would have never made it to Day 210. God bless everyone participating in the CIAY

[@kathyfranzoni274]

Good afternoon thank you Father Mike another good lesson you all have a really good evening and afternoon and God bless

[@tonysialu]

Thank God Fr. Mike for all your beautiful reflections of God's word. We thank you for your faithful service the people of God. We continue to pray for blessings for all our priests. God bless!

[@joannebywaters4154]

Praying daily at Holy Mass too for you & all those on this journey of enlightenment in God's Holy Truth🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗

[@johnthomas8120]

Thank you Father. Praying for ALL our priests. After participating in the Bible of the Year AND now reading the Catechism with your leadership, I am so grateful for ALL our priests. Eternal God, please send your grace to our priests to that they can lead more and more of your people to your altar in heaven.

[@egvfree8252]

This is such a wonderful journey -- learning about the wisdom and beauty of our Catholic faith in a way I had never experienced before! Thank you, Fr Mike, and Ascension for this gift!

[@dianefrank3688]

Praying for Fr. Mike & CIY 🙏🙏🙏 On this Day 210 of CIY is the Marian Consecration day 17 by TrixRN. It is a little farther than half way. It is on I Thrust.🥰❤

[@almapuritaparcon3435]

Day 210. 🙏🙏🙏

[@miachambers830]

Day 210..! On target..! I was interrupted during Adoration, on day 209… must check to see if I finished my comment. Not that anyone else cares… but I do..! My journal, so to speak..! I DO HOPE I helped my husband, while he was here, get into heaven..! He is certainly doing that for me, since the Lord took him home so suddenly in 2021. 😔 I have been thankful for our 53 years together..! Now I feel him and the Lord helping me on my journey..! Thanks also to Fr. Mike and MY priest, for THEIR help..! ❤❤ They don’t even KNOW that (or how much) they are STILL helping me..! 😔 MY PRIEST got me back to confession after a long time. 😔 I had a fabulous Lent and Easter while still in mourning. I will celebrate …and not soon forget… that time. 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️ Oh my, there is SO MUCH to comment on today..! What a LOADED day..!! ❤❤❤ But, I’ve said too much already..! ❤❤❤ I CANNOT WAIT to hear you again. I am praying for all of you, especially Fr. Mike and MY priest. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thank you for taking up the vocation..!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Please pray for me. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 God bless. ❤❤❤

[@MorreHope]

We are blessed to hear that testimonial; keep continuing in the Faith delivered by the Saints. Amen

[@TrixRN]

I’m so sorry for your loss.🙏❤️ I’m glad to hear you are leaning more on your faith. It makes you & all of us stronger. God bless you.🙏❤️

[@MorreHope]

@TheCatechismInAYear- This is dumb. I got the same message for Bishop Barron

[@karenrich9092]

My husband and I had gone to a small mass celebrated by a priest who traveled around this desert area to bring the gospel to those areas. Afterwards, he told us he had been married and became a deacon. When his children were grown and his wife had died, the diocese was short on priests. So, they asked him if he would take the next step and become a priest. I guess he's the only priest who can be called "Grandpa".

[@roberta-it3fv]

In the fewest words: Gratitudo do Deo per tibi.

[@nellennatea]

To go to church. I can't leave my old dog for too long. One day maybe.

[@kattydeleo9035]

🙏🙏🙏🤗❤️

[@munchlax9715]

Amen

[@MarshaM-sm2zc]

Fr. Mike, I can't thank you enough for going through the catechism. I've read through the catechism before and it seemed kind of dry to me; but you are really bringing it to life! God bless you! Also just for your edification (and since I'm much older than you!) I wanted to explain what your comment about "cooking with gas" means. You quoted it as cooking with gasoline. The original meaning was cooking with natural gas. This phrase was promoted by gas companies about 80-90 years ago. Just an FYI.

[@Manyanababy]

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[@sandyrausch1999]

Studying this past sure has given me more respect and AWE for all priests! What would we do with out them? ❤❤❤❤❤

[@R_Thomp]

Thank you Father

[@elizabethcronin3074]

Your Song of the Day: “Servant Song “- by Donna Marie McGargill.🎶 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJKyk2Omr9Vgfs0

[@dianefrank3688]

This beautiful song is a perfect pick for the sacraments of missions.💙🙏

[@elizabethcronin3074]

@@dianefrank3688 thanks Diane!😊

[@TrixRN]

Ooh, 😯I like this song 🎶 “I am Your song” such a beautiful way of stating our relationship to Christ.🙏❤️

[@justinechenJC]

Thank you for your prayer Father Mike. Thank you for reminding us that our call is to be holy and be a saint so that our lives become the testaments of God’s greatness and goodness. For years, I have denied this callings. Thank you. I’m praying for you and the podcast team and also to you, my brothers and sisters on this journey.

[@hlobend2111]

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[@gloriaruiz2332]

❤

[@joseguzman1051]

Amen 🙏.

[@josecesarvivares5005]

🙏🙏🙏

[@michaelniehaus3276]

Thanks!

[@TheCatechismInAYear]

We are so grateful for your generosity! God bless you!

[@metildajoseph5265]

Greetings Father Mike, Thoughts :- -> Message reflect with, "The Spiritual Structure of The Holy Church progresses with Lord Jesus Christ's Divine Grace through Apostolic Order, Spiritual Communion with Liturgy at all occasions in all aspects." -> Thanks Father, Team Ascension Press for Valuable message. With regards, Ranjith Joseph (R.J)

[@cocasio7190]

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[@emms1282]

🕯🙏🕯

[@Johan-nt4jd]

Please pray for my brother who has a disease called Adrenoleukodystrophy that unfortunately has no cure, but I know God can save him!!

[@TrixRN]

🙏❤️

[@MorreHope]

I had put you on my list

[@goofball811]

UMD is blessed to have you!!!! I wish winter was a bit longer in Duluth!!!!! XD:)

[@chavelasalas9151]

Amen 🙏 🙏

[@DIS6103]

❤🕊

[@dawnmireles2912]

July 30, 2023 Do you have 45 seconds to pray for Souls in Purgatory with me? According to tradition, St. Gertrude the Great was told by Our Lord that each time she piously recited the following prayer, it would release 1,000 souls (or a vast number) from their suffering in purgatory: The Prayer of St. Gertrude Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family.
Amen.

[@MorreHope]

I fell asleep; with my eyes opened. I listened twice. He did not have prayer?

[@dianefrank3688]

Fr. Mike said a prayer 4.24 minutes into the video. Hope all is well with you 🙏🙏🙏

[@MorreHope]

@@dianefrank3688 Wow I can now ride my bike; slowly but surely!

[@wms72]

​@@MorreHope Yikes! Don't fall asleep riding your bike!

[@jamesjosephmcgrath5586]

Times 4:20 to 5:37.... Longer prayer time than usual!! 😇 Blessings to you!

[@MorreHope]

@@wms72 Pull over saves lives.

[@maryellenrose1764]

🙏🏼 ❤❤

[@donnabova5620]

🙏❤️‍🔥🙏

[@preciousbloodparish-surrey7802]

Thank you for doing this Fr. Mike and Ascension Press. Truly a valuable project! Question: why is it that deacons are not allowed to consecrate the Eucharist or give absolution? In a sense, why is their power limited?

[@TrixRN]

When the diaconate was instituted by the apostles, they were given a separate role from priests on purpose. Their role is more for administrative, service to the people & helper to the priest. They usually administered Holy Communion after the priest consecrated it, took it to the homebound, distributed food to the widows & orphans, etc. For a long time the Church let the role of Deacon lapse & (I think) priests in formation were ordained as transitional deacons (and still are). With Vatican II the role of permanent deacon was revived. That’s my understanding anyway.

[@JayRedding12_12]

Or Baptism and Chrismation as it's called in the Eastern Rites.

[@davemulcair7117]

Thanks Fr. One possible edit "... and there are those who have experienced BOTH of these sacraments, i.e. married priests, most, but not all, deacons." In many ways, we tend to speak in either/or terms with these two sacraments. Just a thought. Blessings,

[@TrixRN]

True, Eastern Catholics can be married priests & rarely, Latin priests.

[@jamesmcgrath3841]

How much can Fr Mike cover in 20 min? Heh. But def point is correct. Those already-married Anglican Ministers who convert from the Church of England and wish to be priests usually get a dispensation to remain married as they minister as Catholic priests.

[@yvonneprickitt8159]

Father, I don't mean to be critical but it's cooking with gas, as opposed to electricity, not using gasoline. Other than that, thank you thank you for helping us get closer to heaven.

[@robehrgonzales77494]

🥰💜🤗🙏👋

[@noelig4152]

Yikes! If matrimony is for discipleship, I've done a very poor job.

[@billpowers1807]

This IS a salty tootsie roll pop.

[@JayRedding12_12]

Garbage picking up-ing lol That's me!

[@noradsouza3673]

👫👫

[@davidblyth5495]

This expression "Salty" or "Saltiness" is foreign to me - what does it mean?

[@mperez2730]

It's slang for being annoyed or bitter.

[@meihui7767]

It’s from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. “You are the salt of the earth” Sometimes people use it that way but Fr. Mike meant something else, like unhappiness

[@davidblyth5495]

@@mperez2730thank you

[@MorreHope]

@@mperez2730 No.

[@TrixRN]

I think of it more as being a little belligerent or annoyed. Urban Dictionary defines it: Being salty is when you are upset over something little.

[@diamondlou1]

Have to admit, I don't understand the "salty" references. 🤔

[@claudiaorabone9157]

We did not discuss holy orders....

[@xuanc5818]

Think that is 'cooking with gas'; gasoline goes in car not stove.

[@pharlowrhoades7854]

Cooking w gas😊

[@MorreHope]

salty cook

[@TDL-xg5nn]

You are not married obviously so what is the ring on your right finger?

[@stephenwilliams6292]

Ok,I’ve endured this CIY until now! Way over my head! Written for theological students and hierarchy, not for those in the pews. Baltimore Catechism was written for those in the pews! I’m done!

[@TrixRN]

I’m sorry to hear that.😔🙏❤️ It is difficult at times, but Fr. Mike’s explanation really clarifies the teaching & makes it understandable. If we have to stretch our intellect a little that’s a good thing. It helps us grow. On the more difficult ones I might have to listen a couple of times to fully understand.

[@marsharr2877]

Not sure what moved you to this frustration, but if you are able to just pull one point out from today, you might try that versus trying to get it all. For example, my one take home today was that the sacrament I’ve come to live out in matrimony is not just to make me a better person, but to help my spouse get to heaven too. Maybe try pulling out a take home point. That helps me. What struck you most? What stood out? I’m not from Baltimore Catechism times, but know many who are. It’s always hard learning new ways of celebrating the faith, especially if you are one who finds comfort in your routine. While it’s not the catechism you grew up with, it’s still full of beautiful instruction. Have you sought the Holy Spirit to help shine light or wisdom on what He needs you to hear right here and now? I wish you well.

[@susanshaw8272]

I understand and agree that the Baltimore Catechism is better as this can be very modernist....and I often struggle with what Father says....but I'm plodding on.

[@mariacisneros6114]

🙏

[@DIS6103]

❤🕊