20. Moral Principles
IN THE WEEK AHEAD
Our Questions
People I’ve met use all kinds of moral principles to do exactly what they want. I thought religion was to make you holy, not to get you out of jams.
What to Read
In US CATECHISM
Chapter 23 Fundamental Elements of Christian Morality
In the Bible
Mt 5:3-12; 9:17; 19:16-22;
22:37-39
Rom 2:1-32; 2:14-16; 6:11; 12:15
1 Cor 12-23
Col 3-4
Eph 4-5
Gal 5:22-23
Glossary
Conscience == a judgment of reason by which the person recognizes the moral quality of a concrete act.
Freedom = the God-given power to become who God created us to be, & to gain the goal He set for us (uni
Sin = offense against God as well as neighbor & therefore wrong.
Virtue = a habitual & firm disposition to do the good.
Checking my Understanding
Go to the Parish Website; Then do the self-correcting quiz <Quiz 23>
Catholic Practices
A check-up of the day is called an examination of conscience, and is often followed by an Act of Contrition. Make it a habit!
Getting Personal
Can you remember anything that you once though was OK but then as you matured, you changed your mind?
Going Deeper
Video -
Cape Fear (1991) a chilling reminder of the danger of humans taking atonement into their own hands or strictly interpreting atonement from a juridical point of view--as if in a courtroom. DeNiro's twisted character studied the Bible and tattooed his chest with Scripture quotes about justice. He becomes increasingly deranged as he tries to enact his form of atoning, becoming an unforgiving and vengeful judge. It is interesting that the crisis is resolved in a storm at sea, in what might be loosely seen as baptismal imagery.
Music –
Amazing Grace
Lord of All Hopefulness
Lead Me Lord
Fill My Cup Lord
Additional Reading
In the CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH (optional) #1691-2082
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