The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin (2026)
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Feb 26, 2026 Discussion of how Adam and Eve’s sin affected all human nature and introduced death and sin. Explanation of why infants are baptized and how original sin is transmitted. Exploration of concupiscence and how human nature is good yet wounded. Review of historical reactions and the Church’s teaching on our shared need for redemption.
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Original Sin Is A Transmitted Wound
- Original sin is transmitted as a wounded human nature, not as a personal act by descendants.
- Fr. Mike cites paragraph 404: Adam's personal sin affected the human nature he transmitted, making it deprived of original holiness and justice.
The Original Wound Image
- Fr. Mike recalls a book and phrasing from a co-founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal calling original sin 'The Original Wound.'
- He uses that image to explain why original sin is a state we inherit, not an act we commit.
Good But Broken Not Totally Depraved
- Humans remain fundamentally good because we continue to participate in God's existence despite being wounded by original sin.
- Fr. Mike emphasizes we are made in God's image and can receive grace to restore our likeness to God.
