The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 341: The Theological Virtues (2025)
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Dec 7, 2025 Discover the profound connection between faith, hope, and love as essential wells of prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of praying in the present moment, encouraging listeners to focus on today rather than the past or future. He explains how faith is the gateway to sacramental grace and outlines how hope shapes our expectations for Christ's return. Additionally, he reflects on how God's love inspires our prayers and invites listeners to embrace St. John Vianney's heartfelt expression of love in their own prayer lives.
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Theological Virtues Fuel Prayer
- Faith, hope, and love are presented as living wellsprings that enable and shape prayer.
- Prayer requires entering by the “narrow gate” of faith to receive grace effectively.
Show Up As An Act Of Faith
- If you show up to pray because you trust God and obey His invitation, that act itself is faith.
- Let that trust and obedience be your measure, not feelings of sufficient belief.
Hope Orients Prayer Toward The Future
- Hope orients prayer toward Christ's return and the future God desires.
- The Holy Spirit nourishes hope so it does not disappoint because God's love fills our hearts.
