Day 356: God Is Love (2024)In this episode, Father Mike Schmitz discusses how God created humanity out of love for the purpose of love. He explains the significance of St. Paul's teaching on Jesus as the sole mediator and the distinguishing aspects of mortal and venial sins, emphasizing that God's love is fundamental to human existence. Fr. Mike underscores the importance of love in obeying God's commandments and how faith allows believers to overcome fear, ultimately highlighting the role of the Catholic Church and the intercessory nature of prayers in the context of salvation.
- God's love is the central theme of scripture, urging believers to reflect this love in their relationships with others.
- Understanding the distinction between mortal and venial sins is important for recognizing the gravity of certain transgressions while still appreciating God's desire for mercy and salvation.
# Faith and WorksThe relationship between faith in God and the manifestation of love through obedience to His commandments.