The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 50: The Dignity of Man (2026)
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Feb 19, 2026 A discussion of human dignity rooted in being made in God’s image. Short reflections on personhood as someone, not something, and the call to covenant with God. Talks about human unity, solidarity, and why using or ranking people is wrong. Challenges racism and urges loving reciprocity.
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Human Dignity Is Intrinsic
- Human beings are the only creatures God willed for their own sake, not merely for others' use.
- This grants each person intrinsic dignity and prohibits using people as means to an end.
Personhood Means Relation And Freedom
- Being made in God's image makes us someone, not something, capable of self-knowledge and free giving.
- That personhood calls us to a unique covenant of faith and love toward God that no other creature can fulfill.
Unity Amid Cultural Variety
- The human race has a common origin and shared nature, creating unity amid cultural variety.
- This unity supports a law of human solidarity and charity that makes all persons brethren.